Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred on West Gentry Parkway in Tyler, Texas.
What Happened: A van allegedly struck a motorcycle while turning.
Participants:
- Jeremy Jasper, driver of motorcycle
- Driver of van
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Jeremy Jasper, 30, killed
Details:
On or about Tuesday, May 31st, 2022, around 2:45 in the afternoon, a serious accident between a motorcycle and a van left a 30-year-old man dead. Local law enforcement representatives said the accident was reported along West Gentry Parkway in Tyler, Texas.
Deputies from the Smith County Sheriff’s Office said 30-year-old Jeremy Jasper was killed when the motorcycle he was driving was allegedly hit by a turning van along West Gentry Parkway. Emergency responders rushed Jasper to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time after his arrival.
According to Google Maps, the scene of the accident is at or near the intersection with MLK Boulevard.
Officials are still examining the factors that may have contributed to the accident.