Kerr County, TX – Three Killed, Nine Injured in Deadly Motorcycle Crash

Kerr County, TX (July 20, 2020) – A fatal motorcycle crash took place this past Saturday on a highway just south of Kerrville that took the lives of three individuals. The three men who lost their lives were Jerry Wayne Harbour, Michael White, and Joseph Paglia. The injured victims have not been identified.

The accident took place in Texas Hill Country in the early afternoon hours of July 18 when members of the Thin Blue Line Law Enforcement club were traveling on Highway 16 on motorcycles. As they were riding down the highway, a driver in a passenger vehicle crossed over the center line and hit several of the motorcyclists head-on, causing a severe and deadly crash. Three of the motorcyclists lost their lives in the collision, and nine of them sustained injuries.

The injured motorcyclists were transported to nearby medical centers for the treatment of their sustained injuries, which were said to be of a critical nature.

The driver at fault, Ivan Robles Nevejas, was charged with a DWI and several counts of intoxication manslaughter as well as several counts of intoxication assault.

No further information regarding the crash or its circumstances has been released at this time.

An investigation into the details of the accident will be carried out by local authorities.

We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased victims during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Motorcycle Crashes in Texas

According to recently reported Texas motorcycle accident statistics, approximately 16% of all traffic accidents in Texas involve a motorcycle. In 2013, Texas saw nearly 500 fatal motorcycle accidents take place. Texas normally ranks either first or second in terms of the state with the most motorcycle fatalities in the nation. In 2016, 463 motorcyclists lost their lives in Texas motorcycle accidents. Additionally, 33 motorcycle passengers were killed in these collisions along with 1,861 individuals sustaining injuries.

Some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents that occur in Texas involve some type of driver negligence, such as speeding, intoxication, and distraction. Unfortunately, these are all correctable yet careless driver behaviors. Driver distraction and negligence account for nearly 20% of all traffic accidents in Texas, causing 95,572 Texas motor vehicle accidents in 2018. In 2019, nearly 400 deaths were caused by negligent driving in Texas. As demonstrated through these statistics, distracted or negligent driving is a major problem among Texas drivers. Drunk driving specifically took the lives of over 1,300 people on Texas roadways in 2015.

If you believe that you or someone you love was recently injured by the negligence of another driver, you could qualify for substantial financial compensation to cover any damages or losses you may have endured as a result of your injuries. Recoverable damages in a catastrophic accident include pain and suffering, medical bills, mental health treatment bills, and funeral costs, depending on the circumstances of your collision.

Contacting a South Texas wrongful death attorney in the event that you have lost a loved one due to the careless actions of another driver could be your best bet to receive significant financial compensation. Although nothing could ever replace your lost loved one, financial compensation can help you cover the costs associated with the aftermath of their accident.

Car accidents in Texas can potentially result in debilitating, life-threatening injuries that will most likely have a negative impact on a person’s life and ability to function optimally. Injured accident victims and their families are often left wondering where to turn for help in the aftermath of a severe collision, especially when it was caused by negligence. Insurance companies will often attempt to fully deny responsibility for compensation or try and coerce injured crash victims to accept meager financial compensation for their injuries. This is why hiring experienced and skilled legal assistance, such as a Texas personal injury lawyer, is a must when dealing with this type of situation.

Corpus Christi personal injury lawyer Joe Brad Brock has been successfully fighting for the rights of injured traffic accident victims and their families for nearly 30 years. Our skilled and experienced legal team provides our clients with aggressive and effective legal counsel at all costs. We are passionate about awarding accident victims injured by negligence full and fair compensation for their injuries and losses. It is a firm belief of ours that no one should ever have to pay for being injured, especially by another person’s carelessness. Allow a Texas personal injury lawyer to assist you through your accident aftermath so you can focus on your physical, emotional, and financial recovery. Contact our law firm today at (361) 884-1086 in the event that you or a loved one are seeking financial compensation for injuries and losses suffered in an injurious Texas car accident caused by negligence.

Note: These posts are written with the use of outside sources.  These outside sources include but are not limited to news reports, police reports, police news bulletins, social media posts, eyewitness accounts about accidents in Texas. For this reason, the information provided in this post has not been verified independently by members of our firm or writing team. If you discover any information that is not correct in our post, contact our firm and we will make every effort to correct the information to ensure that our post reflects the most accurate information available. 

Disclaimer: We take pride in being valued members of the local business community in Corpus Christi and are always striving to improve the safety of our fellow community members. While we are always saddened to know that someone was injured in an accident, attorney Joe Brad Brock hopes that through awareness and education, people will take the necessary precautions to avoid being injured in a serious accident like this. The information contained in these posts should not be considered legal advice or medical advice.  This post is not a solicitation for business and should not be viewed as such. The photos used in this post are not representative of the actual crash scene.