The Colony, TX — March 14, 2025, Robbin Stoermer Sr. was killed in a vehicle accident at about 8:50 p.m. on Paige Drive near Knox Drive.

A preliminary accident report indicates that a motorcycle-type vehicle was headed north on Paige Drive when it hit a median barrier and crashed into a metal utility box.

Driver Robbin Keith Stoermer Sr., 64, died in the crash, according to the report.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Denton County crash.

Commentary

Whenever I see a report about a serious crash involving a single motorcycle, especially one resulting in the death of the rider, I think about how often these incidents are misunderstood or prematurely chalked up to rider error. The basic facts made public so far raise far more questions than they answer. To truly understand what happened, we have to examine the situation through three essential questions that every crash investigation should address.

First, did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash? This is always the cornerstone of getting to the truth. In single-vehicle crashes, especially those involving motorcycles, there's often a tendency to assume the rider simply lost control. But such assumptions can overlook important context. For example, was the median barrier properly marked and visible at night? Was the roadway in good condition? Did investigators measure and document skid marks, point of impact and final rest positions? Did they canvass the area for any potential witnesses or surveillance footage? Without this level of detail, key factors may go unnoticed, and the resulting conclusions could be incomplete.

Second, has anyone examined whether a vehicle defect might have played a role? Motorcycles are complex machines, and mechanical issues like brake failure, steering malfunctions or tire blowouts can cause a rider to lose control in an instant. These types of problems don't always leave obvious signs, and they almost never get identified without a careful forensic inspection. Unfortunately, when a crash seems to be a solo incident, that deeper investigation doesn’t always happen. If the motorcycle has already been salvaged or destroyed, the chance to uncover these issues may already be gone. That’s why securing and preserving the vehicle immediately is so critical in any serious wreck.

Lastly, has all the electronic data related to the crash been collected? While motorcycles don’t always come equipped with engine control modules like cars and trucks do, some newer models and aftermarket accessories may capture ride telemetry or GPS data. Additionally, cell phone records could reveal whether the rider was using navigation apps or experienced a distraction just before the crash. Surrounding businesses or homes may also have surveillance systems that inadvertently captured the moments leading up to the collision. Collecting this data quickly is essential, as delays often lead to lost or overwritten information.

At the end of the day, a fatal crash, particularly one labeled as a single-vehicle incident, deserves more than a surface-level explanation. The community owes it to those impacted to ensure that every angle is examined, every piece of data is preserved and every possible cause is explored. That’s how we find real answers and, when appropriate, accountability.