A Semi-Truck Crash Takes Life of Bicyclist in Texas

In Burkburnett, Texas, a semi-truck collided with a bicyclist in late August, according to officials from the Burkburnett Police Department. The incident occurred on a section of I-44 near the 3rd St. exit during the early morning hours, according to available information. The cyclist, identified as 31-year-old Dillon Young, was riding without any lights on his bicycle and was wearing dark clothing. The collision took place when the semi-truck approached Young from behind, with the driver later stating that he couldn’t see the cyclist on the road.

Tragically, Dillon Young was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. To ascertain if drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident, Young’s body will undergo an autopsy, according to available information. Additionally, the semi-truck driver willingly agreed to a blood test to determine potential impairment.

Although an investigation is ongoing and toxicology results are awaited, law enforcement authorities have not raised suspicion of impairment as a contributing factor to the accident, according to available information.

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