PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Port Arthur Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcycle that left one dead Monday morning.
Shortly before 6 a.m., officers responded to reports of a major accident in the 2000 block of State Highway 73 in Port Arthur.
Preliminary investigation by the Port Arthur Advance Accident Reconstruction Team revealed the driver of a pickup truck, failed to yield right of way and pulled out in front of a motorcycle, according to a news release from the Port Arthur Police Department.
The motorcycle struck the truck, which killed the driver on impact
The motorcyclist was identified as 27-year-old Steven Duenas of Port Arthur.
This incident is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division of the Port Arthur Police Department, according to the release.
From a Port Arthur Police Department news release:
On today’s date shortly before 6am, officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of West Hwy 73 in reference to a major motor vehicle accident. Preliminary investigation by the Port Arthur Advance Accident Reconstruction Team revealed the driver of a pickup truck, failed to yield right of way and pulled out in front of a motorcycle. The motorcycle struck the truck, killing the driver on impact. The deceased was identified as 27-year-old Steven Duenas of Port Arthur. This incident is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigations Division of the Port Arthur Police Department.
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