Texas

James McWhirt Injured in Accident at FM 2208 in Harrison County, TX

Published on: July 23, 2021

Date of Accident
June 24, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
James McWhirt
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

FM 2208, Longview, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a person at FM 2208 in Harrison County, TX on June 24th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 1:50 p.m. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle operated by 66-year-old James McWhirt was said to be traveling northbound behind a commercial truck that was making a left turn onto Bob White Rd. Investigators say the motorcycle attempted to travel around the truck in a no-pass zone and made contact with the truck. The impact caused the vehicle to veer into a ditch, causing McWhirt serious injuries. The other driver was not injured. Police also issued a Disregarding No Passing Zone citation against McWhirt.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Harley Davidson Motorcycle, Commercial Truck
Road/Highway
FM 2208
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Motorcycle attemted to pass a commercial truck and struck the front left quarter before going into a bar ditch

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