Jefferson County, TX — September 29, 2024, two teenagers were injured in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident just after 12:30 a.m. along Memorial Boulevard.

According to authorities, a 19-year-old woman and a 17-year-old girl were traveling on a westbound motorcycle on F.M. 365 at the Memorial Boulevard intersection when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the motorcycle failed to safely maintain control after turning left onto Memorial Boulevard. It was consequently involved in a single-vehicle collision in which it struck a curb on the right side of the road. The 17-year-old passenger reportedly sustained serious injuries over the course of the accident. The 19-year-old received minor injuries, as well. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When two teenagers are involved in a motorcycle crash shortly after midnight, and one walks away seriously hurt, it's not enough to chalk it up to inexperience or bad timing. A crash like this—just after a turn and without another vehicle involved—demands careful attention to every detail that might explain why control was lost.

Was the crash thoroughly investigated?

Turning maneuvers are some of the most critical moments for motorcycles. Investigators should have examined the turning radius, angle of approach, and whether the motorcycle leaned or braked unexpectedly. Did the curve have any debris or uneven pavement? Was the curb struck as a result of a wide turn, or did the bike drift or overcorrect? These are the questions that only a proper scene reconstruction can answer—especially when there's no traffic or lighting interference to blame.

Has anyone looked into possible vehicle defects?

Motorcycles require razor-sharp coordination between steering, braking, and suspension systems. If the bike suffered a brake imbalance, steering head failure, or throttle lag, that could explain why the rider couldn’t hold the line through the turn. Tire condition is also crucial—one underinflated or worn tire could reduce grip and cause the bike to lose balance. Unless the motorcycle was thoroughly inspected after the crash, there’s no way to confirm whether it responded as expected or contributed to the accident.

Has all the electronic data been collected?

While motorcycles typically don’t have the same level of onboard diagnostics as cars, some models—especially newer ones—can log ride data when linked to apps or smart systems. GPS and phone data may show speed, route path, and changes in acceleration or direction. If the rider was using any ride-tracking software or navigation tools, those records could help reconstruct the sequence leading up to the curb impact. In low-visibility, single-vehicle crashes, this digital evidence is often the only clear view of what happened.

A curb strike might sound minor—but when it ends in serious injury, it's a sign that something went wrong at a critical moment. The only way to know why is to ask every question the road, the machine, and the data can still answer.

• Turn-related motorcycle crashes require careful review of vehicle path, lean angle, and any signs of overcorrection.
• Brake, steering, or tire issues must be considered and ruled out through mechanical inspection.
• GPS or app-based ride data could clarify what the rider was doing—and whether the bike responded as it should.