Friday night collision happened along Texas Highway 287
CORRIGAN, TX, (September 20, 2024) - On Friday, a tragic motorcycle accident occurred on Texas Highway 287 involving a motorcycle and an SUV.
Dameon Maleek lost his life on Friday in a motorcycle crash with an SUV along Texas Highway 287 in Corrigan.
The Corrigan Police Department received notification of the accident at 9:45 p.m. Responding to the scene were the Corrigan Volunteer Fire Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Dameon Maleek Love, a 20-year-old resident of Corrigan, was pronounced dead at CHI Memorial Hospital in Lufkin.
His passenger, a 33-year-old woman from Livingston, was airlifted to a hospital in Houston for treatment.
The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, also from Corrigan, was not injured in the accident.
The cause of the incident has not yet been determined and investigations are ongoing.
MOTORCYCLE CRASH INVESTIGATION
This accident underscores the dangers that motorcyclists face on our roadways each day. According to the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration National Center for Statistics and Analysis, there were 5,636 motorcycle fatalities in 2021 — the highest number ever recorded.
Candice Bond, an experienced motorcycle accident attorney, said in such cases, it is imperative to preserve evidence through an independent probe.
“In addition to a police report, an attorney will carefully review what may have contributed to the crash,” said Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal. “Your lawyer has the resources to hire expert witnesses, conduct drivers’ background checks, locate witnesses to the crash and review applicable insurance coverage. Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide the heartbroken family of a victim during this difficult time, protecting their legal rights while ensuring that a driver is held accountable after disobeying traffic laws.”
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of Dameon Maleek may pursue a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this.
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal.
“We understand just what families must go through, and having their rights protected is vital. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected."
Newsline's national legal analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica are experienced in motorcycle accidents, and if you or a family member need help they are available for a free consultation to guide you
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