1 Killed, 3 Injured in Port Bolivar Motorcycle Accident
The crash involved four motorcycles on State Highway 87 at State Highway Loop 108 West on Friday morning, and one rider died at the scene.
One person was killed and three others were injured in a motorcycle crash on State Highway 87 near State Highway Loop 108 West in Port Bolivar on Friday, the Galveston County Sheriff's Office said.
The Four-Motorcycle Crash on State Highway 87
Four motorcycles were involved in the collision on Friday morning. The riders were headed to the Lone Star Rally in Galveston, and three of them were friends from the Dallas area. The crash happened about a mile from the Ferry Landing. A Galveston County emergency services district manager said a vehicle was in the turn lane with its signal on, and one rider took evasive action and hit another motorcycle. One person died at the scene. The sheriff's office identified the rider who died as Michael Johnson, 25, of Cedar Hill. The emergency services manager said two of the other riders were airlifted to UTMB in Galveston, and a helicopter took the third to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. The sheriff's office said the injured riders were a 71-year-old woman, a 74-year-old man and another 25-year-old man, and that all three were critically injured and are now in stable condition.
Where the Sheriff's Office Response Stands
The sheriff's office Major Crimes Unit, Crime Scene Unit and Crash Team are investigating the crash. The highway stayed closed for several hours. The sheriff's office said investigators looked at their early findings and at video of the crash. Deputies said no additional criminal charges are anticipated in connection with the collision. The sheriff's office said its investigation is continuing.
Roads are often closed for hours after a serious crash so investigators can measure and photograph the scene before anything is moved.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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