Fatal Crash Claims Life of Motorcycle Driver

A fatal crash in Eastland County, Interstate-20 one mile west of Cisco, claimed the life of an unidentified driver of a 2000 Honda Shadow Motorcycle. The accident occurred at 9:50 PM on Sunday, March 1. Weather conditions: raining; Road conditions: Wet/ice.

According to an official DPS report, the vehicle was traveling East on IH-20 where it hit a patch of ice and went into the South bar ditch.  The motorcycle went into a right side skid and the driver was ejected.  

The driver was transported to Eastland Memorial Hospital where he died from his injuries.  The driver was not wearing a helmet and had no identification.  The body was taken to Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland.  Investigation is ongoing. Investigating officer is Trooper Garrett Webb, DPS Eastland.