ABILENE WOMAN KILLED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH ON HIGHWAY 36 BETWEEN SOMERVILLE, LYONS
Update @ 7:25 a.m.: An Abilene woman was killed in a motorcycle crash Tuesday afternoon in Burleson County.
The crash occurred around 3 p.m. on Highway 36 near FM 60, between Somerville and Lyons.
According to DPS Sergeant Justin Ruiz, a 1989 Honda motorcycle was traveling southbound when it experienced a vehicle defect to the rear tire and overturned, causing the driver and passenger to be thrown from the motorcycle.
The passenger, 45-year-old Pamela Casey, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, 51-year-old Joshua Casey, also of Abilene, was treated on site.
No other vehicles were involved. The crash remains under investigation.
Original Story @ 6:20 a.m.: DPS is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened Tuesday afternoon in Burleson County.
DPS Sergeant Justin Ruiz said the crash occurred around 3 p.m. on Highway 36, between Somerville and Lyons.
No information has been released on what led to the accident, but Sgt. Ruiz confirmed one person was killed.
Investigation continues.