Get Help Now if Injured in an Accident

Page 1 of 2
  1. Home
  2. Texas
  3. Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX

Off-duty officer Darrin McMichael riding police motorcycle was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle on Interstate 20 in Dallas County, Texas

Modified Date: 
Sat, 09/23/2023 - 5:56am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, September 21, 2023

Arlington police officer killed in possible hit and run on I-20 in Dallas, officials say

An off-duty Arlington police officer was killed Thursday morning in a possible hit-and-run accident on Interstate 20 westbound in Dallas, officials said. Around 6:30 a.m. the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert on social media that westbound I-20 was closed at the Saint Augustine exit due to a major accident.

‘A devastating loss,' Arlington police officer killed in hit-and-run motorcycle crash

The driver of the dark-colored vehicle drove off, driving between the officer's bike and the median wall on the left side of the interstate to get away, officials said. 

‘Do the right thing,' public and friends of fallen officer urge hit & run driver to come forward

North Texas Crime Stoppers announced Friday it is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the suspect in this case.

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

After a motorcycle accident in Dallas 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 & 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 Dallas County motorcycle accident.

Learn more about how a Mullen & Mullen Law Firm attorney can help.

Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run, Police and Government Vehicles
People Involved: 
Darrin McMichael
Roadway: 
Interstate 20
County: 
Dallas County, TX
Area: 
Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX