Motorcyclist David Gaona, 37, killed in collision with allegedly drunk hit-and-run driver Jesus Lozano-Rivera, 22, at Holly Rd. and Ayers St. in Corpus Christi, Texas
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash
The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with what are described as very serious injuries. The truck driver attempted to flee the scene, but was captured a short time later.
Motorcyclist hit and killed by suspected drunk driver
The motorcyclist was taken to Spohn Memorial Hospital with what are described as very serious injuries. He was pronounced dead just before 1 a.m.
Lozano-Rivera faces intoxication manslaughter charges.
CCPD: Man in jail after killing man on motorcycle
David Gaona was riding a 2011 Yamaha motorcycle about 12:10 a.m. Friday on Holly Road. When he entered the Ayers Street intersection, police said he was struck by a 2001 Dodge pickup, according to a news release.
Jesus Rivera expected to plead guilty to manslaughter
A man who crashed into a motorcyclist in 2015, is expected to plead guilty to intoxicated manslaughter today.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.
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