Motorcyclist William Wantuck, 46, and driver Harley Laughlin, 32, both killed and child injured in collision on state Highway 87 in Orange, Texas
Double Fatality Accident Thursday
The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 6:30 a.m., a motorcycle was traveling north. It is reported that a Dodge SUV pulled onto SH 87 from Gaylynn Drive, and the motorcycle struck the SUV.
Two dead after early morning motorcycle accident on Highway 87
According to Justice of the Peace Ben Collins Sr., the driver of the SUV later died at the hospital. The child passenger that was transported to the hospital was treated and released.
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