Beaumont, TX - Sour Lake Man Dies After Being Hit by 18-Wheeler on I-10

Beaumont, TX (February 19, 2024) - A motorcyclist was killed after being run after by a semi-truck in the Beaumont area on Sunday, February 18. The deadly crash occurred at the 100 block of Interstate 10 EB near Classic Acura early that morning. Local reports indicated that 59-year-old James Bolt of Sour Lake was riding a motorcycle on the highway as the rider attempted to close his saddle bag. 

Bolt lost control of the bike and hit a concrete driver before being ejected from the vehicle. He landed in the westbound lanes, where he was hit by an oncoming semi-truck. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties. 

Bolt suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. At this time, no updates on the fatal motorcycle accident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Deadly Motorcycle Crashes in Texas

When you hit the road on the back of a motorcycle, you are at risk of suffering serious injuries in the event of a collision. A motorcyclist is killed almost every day on Texas roadways. There were 562 riders killed in crashes across the state in 2022, with 2,422 motorcyclists suffering injuries. More than half of fatal motorcycle crashes in Texas involve other vehicles. Statistics show that nearly 80 percent of motorcycle crashes end in death or injury, and motorcyclists are overwhelmingly involved in national roadway fatalities year after year. It is important that you are able to partner with a trained Texas wrongful death crash lawyer if someone close to you is killed on the state’s roads. 

Motorcyclists are exposed to the dangers of the road, and that is why crashes involving riders are more likely to result in fatal injuries. If you lose someone you love in a crash, it is never easy. It can be hard to handle your life after such a traumatic event, and you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a trained personal injury lawyer. You will likely have a lot of questions after a deadly motorcycle accident, and you need to be sure that you are able to protect your legal rights during this difficult time. 

Texas state law allows representatives of the deceased to pursue a wrongful death claim after a fatal crash. The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to help you at every stage of your case. Our team of Beaumont motorcycle crash lawyers can help you construct a strong claim in order to pursue a financial recovery following a tragic crash. If you are ready to get started on your case, we are just a phone call away. Give us a call today at 214-651-6100 to discuss your case with a trained attorney. We will be able to answer any questions you may have during a free consultation.