Bowie County, TX — August 1, 2025, Kyron Richardson and a 16-year-old girl were killed in a motorcycle accident at about 1:30 a.m. on Corps Road 2 near Wright Patman Lake.

Authorities said a 2008 Suzuki GSXR750 motorcycle was heading north when it hit a guardrail and crashed.

Rider Kyron Richardson, 19, and a a16-year-old girl were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash south of Texarkana at this time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Moments like these leave behind more than grief; they leave questions. Anytime young lives are lost in a crash, especially in the stillness of early morning hours, the need for clear answers becomes more than just a matter of record. It becomes a responsibility. What led to the impact? Was it preventable? And has every avenue been explored to make sure no detail goes unnoticed?

Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? Motorcycle crashes are often treated as straightforward, but that’s a risky assumption. A late-night wreck involving two people on a bike should raise immediate questions about speed, rider behavior, visibility and the path leading up to the crash. But did investigators take the time to map out the collision with precision? Did they reconstruct the movement of the motorcycle to confirm the cause, or just rely on what was apparent at the scene? Some departments have skilled traffic investigators trained for this kind of deep-dive analysis, but others rely on less experienced officers who may not capture critical evidence in the dark.

Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash? With motorcycles, the smallest mechanical failure can become deadly. Brake issues, stuck throttles or steering head bearing problems can all lead to sudden, uncontrollable crashes. That’s why a thorough inspection of the bike itself is key, especially when there’s no other vehicle involved. A guardrail strike might look like rider error, but without inspecting the machine, it’s impossible to rule out a deeper mechanical problem that went unnoticed.

Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected? Even motorcycles have data these days. Many newer bikes carry electronic control unit modules that record throttle input, speed and engine behavior. Phones or GPS devices may also provide crucial insight into what happened in the moments before the crash. It’s fair to ask: did anyone retrieve and analyze this kind of information, or did the investigation end at the roadside? That missing data could spell the difference between assumptions and truth.

When accidents claim lives, especially those of the young, surface-level explanations just don’t cut it. The real story is often buried in the details, and the only way to honor what was lost is to dig deep and make sure none of those details are overlooked.

Key Takeaways:

• Not all crash investigations go beyond the basics; inexperience can lead to missed evidence.
• Mechanical failures on motorcycles can mimic rider error and must be ruled out.
• Phones and vehicle data can reveal the truth, but only if someone thinks to collect them.