Jim Wells County, TX — May 23, 2024, Jason Forbes and another person were injured in a motorcycle accident shortly before 11:00 a.m. along Farm to Market 70.
According to authorities, 51-year-old Jason Forbes was traveling on a northeast bound Harley-Davidson motorcycle and a59-year-old man was traveling on a second northeast bound Harley-Davidson motorcycle on F.M. 70 in the vicinity northeast of the County Road 357 intersection when the accident took place.
Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, as the first motorcycle was attempting a U-turn, the second allegedly failed to appropriately control its speed. A collision consequently occurred between the two motorcycles.
Forbes reportedly suffered serious injuries due to the wreck. The other man sustained minor injuries, as well, according to reports. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When two motorcycles collide on an open stretch of road, it’s often seen as a rider error—but the specifics of how and why the crash happened still matter. Especially when someone is seriously injured, it’s important to ask whether all the right steps were taken to understand the event clearly.
Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
With two motorcycles traveling in the same direction, one attempting a U-turn, and the other colliding from behind, investigators should have looked closely at positioning, spacing, and rider behavior. Was the U-turn signaled or expected? Did the second rider have sufficient time and space to respond? Even among experienced riders, split-second miscalculations can occur, but those moments need to be broken down using measurements, skid marks, and possibly witness accounts. Without that detail, assumptions might take the place of facts.
Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Motorcycles rely heavily on throttle control, braking precision, and mechanical reliability. If either bike experienced a throttle hang-up, brake failure, or steering issue, it could have contributed to the crash. These types of problems may not leave visible clues and often require close inspection to identify. If no one checked the mechanical condition of both motorcycles, an important piece of the puzzle might be missing.
Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Although most motorcycles don’t carry full event data recorders, some modern bikes—especially newer Harley-Davidsons—may have systems that log limited ride data or can be linked to phone apps. GPS devices or helmet cams can also offer critical insight into speed, location, and rider behavior just before the crash. If that information wasn’t preserved early, it may be gone now. And in crashes where there are no other vehicles involved, those digital clues are often the most objective record available.
When two riders are involved in a crash together, the instinct might be to treat it as an unfortunate riding mistake. But without a full investigation, the real cause might never be fully understood.
- Motorcycle-on-motorcycle crashes require detailed analysis of movement and rider decisions.
- Mechanical problems may contribute to rider errors and must be ruled out through inspection.
- Available digital data or GPS tools can help clarify the sequence of events leading up to impact.
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