Tarrant County, TX — January 9, 2026, Gavin Cole was injured due to a motorcycle accident just after 8:15 p.m. along Collins Street (F.M. 157).

According to authorities, 25-year-old Gavin Cole was traveling on a southbound BMW motorcycle on Collins Street in the vicinity just north of the Furrs Street intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the motorcycle was involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it apparently struck a curb. Cole reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Crashes involving motorcycles often unfold in the blink of an eye, and when there’s no other vehicle involved, the tendency is to assume the rider simply lost control. But that assumption often skips over critical factors that can only be uncovered through careful, deliberate investigation.

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?

A motorcycle striking a curb might sound straightforward, but that kind of impact raises questions about what happened in the seconds before. Was there an obstacle in the road? Did the rider attempt to avoid something? Was speed a factor—or did the motorcycle behave unpredictably? Scene analysis should include skid marks, debris trails, and any available camera footage to reconstruct how and why the crash occurred.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?

Motorcycles depend heavily on precise mechanical function. A sudden failure in the front suspension, a steering issue, or even a locked brake could easily cause a rider to veer off course and hit a curb. In the absence of another vehicle, these failures become even more important to investigate. Without a mechanical inspection, those possibilities could be missed entirely.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?

While not all motorcycles carry advanced data systems, some models—especially higher-end ones like a BMW—may store GPS logs, ride data, or sync with mobile apps that track speed, route, and lean angle. If available, that information could help confirm whether the bike was accelerating, braking, or swerving right before the crash. Data from nearby traffic cameras may also fill in the gaps where onboard records fall short.

It’s easy to file a single-vehicle motorcycle crash under “rider error,” but responsible investigation means digging deeper. There’s almost always more to the story than a simple loss of control.

• Motorcycle crashes should be reconstructed to understand what led to impact with a fixed object.
• Mechanical issues like brake or suspension failure may cause sudden loss of control and need inspection.
• Digital ride data or nearby cameras can help clarify whether evasive action or a malfunction occurred.