Motorcyclist flung upon hitting Fort Worth highway curb; friend following rolls in vehicle
A motorcycle rider died in north Fort Worth on Tuesday night when the motorcycle hit a curb and he was thrust to the ground, police said. A friend who was following was injured in a rollover crash.
The motorcyclist, Cooper Brake, 21, and the driver of a passenger vehicle were traveling together east on Texas 114 when they crashed about 8:30 p.m. as they approached Championship Parkway, near Texas Motor Speedway, authorities said.
The motorcyclist failed to control speed to avoid a crash, Fort Worth police said.
Brake’s death was caused by blunt force injuries, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Brake’s friend tried to stop to avoid hitting him and the passenger vehicle, which police did not further describe, rolled over.
Brake was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle suffered injuries that are not life-threatening, police said, and was taken to a hospital.
This story was originally published January 31, 2024 at 10:10 AM.
