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Man, 37, dead after motorcycle goes over retaining wall, falls 60 feet on George Bush Turnpike at I-635 in Irving, Texas
Modified Date:
Tue, 07/21/2015 - 2:25pmAccident Date:
Sunday, April 19, 2015Motorcyclist Killed In Irving Crash
The Dallas County medical examiner is withholding the biker’s identity until the family is notified.
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Authorities say group of three motorcycles was traveling at a high rate of speed on George Bush Turnpike near Interstate-635 Sunday when one of the motorcyclists lost control on the elevated bridge that begins at I-635. The rider struck the retaining wall and flipped over the railing, falling more than 60 feet to the ground below. The 37-year-old man was transported to Medical Center at Las Colinas, where he was pronounced dead. We'll update this story as more information becomes available.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Roadway:
George Bush Turnpike at I-635City:
Irving, TXCounty:
Dallas County, TXArea:
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
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