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Charles Cottrill, 39, crashes motorcycle after police chase near Mockingbird Lane in Garland, Texas

Modified Date: 
Mon, 11/07/2016 - 3:31pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, March 27, 2015

Garland Police Chase Ends In Crash Near SMU

A motorcyclist crashed near SMU early Friday morning after leading police on a chase that began with a routine traffic stop in Garland.

Man arrested early Friday after police chase from Garland to Dallas

A Garland police officer tried to stop Cottrill, who was driving a motorcycle, around 1 a.m. near Jupiter Road and Interstate 635. Cottrill fled west on I635 toward Central Expressway, police said.

Charles Cottrill fled from police during a routine traffic stop near Jupiter Road and I-635 for an unknown traffic violation. On his motorcycle, he fled west on LBJ and then traveled south on U.S. Highway 75. Just after exiting Mockingbird Lane, Cottrill crashed the motorcycle not far from the SMU campus. He was taken into custody, and charged with Evading, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon.

Take these important steps after a serious motorcycle accident in Texas

After a motorcycle accident in Texas, 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 Texas personal injury attorney. Motorcycle accidents are very challenging to manage without the assistance of a lawyer who understands the process, knows how to negotiate with an insurance adjuster, and can obtain the highest possible settlement so that you can recover financially from a Texas motorcycle accident.

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People Involved: 
Charles Cottrill

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