Texas

Gerald Thompson Injured in Accident at Loop 12 in Dallas, TX

Date of Accident
May 18, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Gerald Thompson
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Loop 12, Irving, Dallas, TX, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that injured a motorcyclist at Loop 12 in Dallas, TX on May 18th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 7:35 p.m. According to investigators, a GMC Acadia exiting a driveway is said to have turned right and allegedly failing to yield, proceeding into the path of an approaching motorcycle. The two vehicles collided, the impact leaving the motorcyclist, identified as 63-year-old Gerald Thompson, seriously injured. The other driver was not publicly identified and was allegedly uninjured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
GMC Acadia, Kawasaki Motorcycle
Road/Highway
Loop 12
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

GMC Acadia and a Kawasaki Motorcycle were involved in a collision

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