Denton County, TX — November 3, 2024, a teenage man was killed following a motorcycle accident at approximately 1:00 a.m. along Corinth Parkway.

According to authorities, an 18-year old man from Corinth was traveling on a northbound Kawasaki motorcycle on Corinth Parkway in the vicinity of the Creek Bend Drive intersection when the accident took place.

The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for reasons yet to be confirmed, the motorcycle failed to appropriately control its speed. It was consequently involved in a single vehicle collision in which it struck a curb.

The man reportedly suffered fatal injuries due to the wreck and was declared deceased at the scene. Additional information pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—is not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a young motorcyclist is killed in a single-vehicle crash and the cause remains unclear, the common assumption is often that speed or rider error was to blame. But in my experience, that kind of assumption can close the door on important questions that deserve to be answered. Crashes like this one along Corinth Parkway require a closer look, and there are three critical questions that should be asked.

First, did the authorities conduct a thorough investigation? A crash occurring around 1:00 a.m. brings unique challenges—low visibility, limited traffic, and potentially no witnesses. Investigators should assess whether road conditions, poor lighting, or an obstructed view played any role. Was the curb marked or visible? Was the rider attempting to avoid something in the roadway? A meaningful investigation requires careful documentation of the environment and the trajectory of the vehicle, and when that's not feasible in the moment, an independent reconstruction can help fill in the gaps.

Second, has anyone considered whether a mechanical issue or defect may have contributed to the crash? If a motorcycle fails to control its speed and strikes a curb, it's worth asking whether that loss of control was due to rider input—or something in the bike’s mechanics. Could there have been a throttle malfunction, a brake failure, or an issue with the suspension or steering system? These types of failures can be subtle and require a forensic inspection to identify. Unfortunately, unless the motorcycle is preserved after the crash, that opportunity may be lost.

Lastly, has any electronic data or supplementary evidence been gathered? While motorcycles generally don’t carry event data recorders, there may be GPS or performance-monitoring systems onboard—especially with high-performance brands like Kawasaki. In addition, cell phone data or nearby surveillance footage could help reconstruct what happened in the moments before impact. Like physical evidence, this kind of digital information is time-sensitive and must be secured quickly before it’s lost.

When a crash leaves someone dead and the cause remains uncertain, it’s not enough to rely on assumptions—especially when the person involved was just starting out in life. Asking these questions is the least that can be done to ensure that those affected by this crash get the clarity and closure they deserve.