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David West, 53, killed in motorcycle collision with driver LaDonna Welch, 36, on FM 4 at Loop 567 in Hood County, Texas

Modified Date: 
Fri, 03/15/2024 - 12:43pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, January 31, 2016

Alleged Drunk Texting And Driving Leads To Deadly Crash In HoodCounty

HOOD COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) – A man on a motorcycle lost his life after being hit by a pickup truck. The driver of that pickup was allegedly drunk and texting and driving according to DPS Trooper Dub Gillum. LaDonna Welch, 36, of Lake City, South Carolina is in the Hood County Jail charged with intoxication manslaughter. West’s wife witnessed the deadly crash as she was on a motorcycle behind him. DPS says Welch was traveling south when she drifted into the northbound lane and hit David West, 53, on his motorcycle head-on.

Motorcyclist killed in Granbury accident remembered for love of animals

While the drivers in Monday’s wreck should survive, a Crowley family is now planning a funeral for 53-year-old motorcycle rider David West. Despite being in shock, Fran says she remembered her husband’s words—to document everything if they were ever in accidents. She took one picture of the beer can she says she saw Welch fling out the window after the wreck. She somehow found the presence of mind to take photos of the crime scene, and shared them with News 8. GRANBURY – It was a gut-wrenching and familiar sight in Granbury Monday, as a truck and motorcycle collided on US 377. “Several of us ran out on the street to get to him immediately,” said John Mark Davis, who helped the motorcyclist.

Woman arrested on intoxication manslaughter charge in fatal Granbury crash

Welch, of Lake City, S.C., was arrested and faces a charge of intoxication manslaughter. She was in the Hood County Jail Monday morning. 

Take these important steps after a serious motorcycle accident in Hood County

After a motorcycle accident in Hood County, it is important to immediately take steps that will help the injured rider begin to recover both physically and financially. Since motorcycle accidents often result in serious or fatal injuries, motorcycle crashes usually involve extensive medical treatment, at considerable cost. Fatalities in motorcycle crashes are common.

If the motorcycle rider's injuries are serious, if the crash was fatal, or if you just have questions about what you should do, contact an experienced Mullen and Mullen lawyer. Motorcycle accidents are very challenging to manage without the assistance of a lawyer who understands the process and can obtain the highest possible settlement so that you can recover financially from a Hood County motorcycle accident.

Learn more about how a Mullen and Mullen Legal Office accident attorney can help.

Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Distracted Driving, DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use
People Involved: 
David West
LaDonna Welch
Roadway: 
FM 4 at Loop 567
County: 
Hood County, TX
Area: 
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX

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