Texas

Daniel Taylor Newman Injured in Accident on State Hwy 118 in Jeff Davis County, TX

Published on: November 10, 2021

Date of Accident
October 2, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Daniel Taylor Newman
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Hwy 118, Alpine, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities have information on a crash that injured a motorcyclist at State Hwy 118 in Jeff Davis County, TX on October 2nd, 2021. Police say it all happened around 3:45 p.m. A pair of motorcycles were traveling northbound on TX 118 when one failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a trailer attached to a parked Dodge Dakota. The second motorcycle, operated by 56-year-old Daniel Taylor Newman also crashed after the first, causing serious injuries to Newman. Newman was cited for Failure to Control Speed. The operator of the first motorcycle, 73-year-old Alan Brutcher and 77-year-old passenger, Rose Mary Brutcher, were evaluated for possible injury. The operator of the Dodge was issued several citations related to licensing for the vehicle.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Motorcycle, Dodge Dakota
Road/Highway
State Hwy 118
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries (1), possible injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Motorcycle failed to control its speed, collided with a trailer and a second motorcycle collided with the first

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