Motorcyclist dies in crash with deer

Posted 11/16/23

A Big Sandy man was killed in a motorcycle collision with a deer in Wood County on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

According to the Texas Highway Patrol preliminary report, Jeffrey P. Walls Jr., 50, was …

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Motorcyclist dies in crash with deer

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A Big Sandy man was killed in a motorcycle collision with a deer in Wood County on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

According to the Texas Highway Patrol preliminary report, Jeffrey P. Walls Jr., 50, was westbound on FM 515 less than a mile east of County Road 1973 at 6:18 p.m.

His 2007 Harley Davidson collided with a deer in the roadway and Walls died at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet. Justice of the Peace Tony Giilbreath ruled on the death.

The road was dry and conditions clear, about 42 minutes after sunset.