Texas

Longview Man injured in Accident at State Hwy 42 in Gregg County, TX

Published on: October 19, 2023

Date of Accident
October 1, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

State Hwy 42, Kilgore, Gregg County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a driver at State Hwy 42 in Gregg County, TX on October 1st, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 3:43 p.m. Investigators say a motorcycle operated by a 53-year-old Longview man was allegedly passing a no pass zone, rounding a curve in the road. The vehicle is said to have next struck a southbound Hyundai Sonata, the impact causing the man to fall into the roadway. Police say the man was struck by the Hyundai before it veered into a ditch. The Longview man was seriously injured, police say, while the other driver was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Honda CBR900 Motorcycle, Hyundai Sonata
Road/Highway
State Hwy 42
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Honda CBR900 Motorcycle and a Hyundai Sonata were involved in a collision

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