Horrific 2-Vehicle Crash on FM 1960 Kills 19-Year-Old Motorcyclist [Houston, TX]

Police Chase Led to Fatal Collision on FM 1960

Houston, TX (November 27, 2023) On Monday morning, a police chase turned into a horrific 2-vehicle crash on FM 1960 and claimed the life of a 19-year-old motorcyclist.

According to the Houston PD, the fatal collision happened at the intersection of FM 1960 and I-45 around 2:08 a.m.

Reports say that officers noticed 2 drivers were racing northbound on I-45 and Gulf Bank, when officials attempted to stop the drivers, a 16-year-old male driver refused to stop and fled the scene. The teen reached speeds of up to 100 miles an hour.

Officials say that moments later, the teens vehicle, exited FM 1960, ran a red light, and then crashed into the 19-year-old motorcyclist. Moreover, the teen continued to driver the vehicle for another half a mile before the car became disabled.

Authorities say that the teen attempted to escape on foot, but officers were able to apprehend the suspect. Officials learned that the car the teen was driving was reported stolen on Sunday.

Meanwhile, officials pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene.

Police have arrested the suspect and he is facing multiple charges.

Sweet Lawyers express sympathies to the bereaved family of the man who died in the horrific 2-vehicle crash on 1960. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

Fatality in 2-Vehicle Crash on FM 1960

Nowadays, unexpected death could happen at any time much like what happened in the fatal collision on FM 1960. At times, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people.

Thus, knowing that when a person dies or is killed due to another’s negligence or misconduct, the bereaved can sue the negligent parties for the damages that they caused.

Some of the situations that could result in a wrongful death are homicide, medical malpractice, transportation accidents, pedestrian collisions, and much more.

Additionally, when the bereaved files for a wrongful death claim, economic and non-economic damages are taken into consideration. These can include high medical bills, loss of benefits, funeral services costs, emotional distress, loss of income, loss of companionship, and much more.

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