A 26-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning in a motorcycle crash on the far Northwest Side. The man, whose identity has not yet been released, was riding east on Interstate 10 near Fair Oaks Drive around 6:10 a.m. when the crash occurred. Sgt. E.M. Conger with the Bexar County sheriff’s office said the motorcyclist appeared to have been an experienced rider, but he lost control of his Harley-Davidson and drove into the grassy median. He regained control for a short distance, Conger said, then tried to get back on the highway, lost control once more, and slid beneath the protective metal cables in the median. Authorities said he was wearing a helmet. “It appears he did everything right,” Conger said. “He had his head about him and didn’t panic, but for some unknown reason, he lost control.” One motorist witnessed the incident and stopped, Conger said. Deputies don’t suspect drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
Without more information, it is impossible to know if the wobble contributed to this accident. Regardless, the Harley wobble is a defect that will probably receive more attention over the coming months and years. If someone you know was injured or killed as the result of a a motorcycle accident or motorcycle defect, encourage them to immediately contact a competent attorney for advice. It is extremely important to do this quickly to ensure that evidence is preserved, statements are taken, and the rights of all claimants are protected.
