Understanding The Risks of Car Accidents on Austin’s North MoPac Expressway

In July 2024, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Austin’s North MoPac Expressway. The accident, which received media attention and police investigation, highlights many of the risks motorcyclists face – even when they do their best to follow the rules of the road.

The collision occurred in a work zone on the expressway in which only one lane was open to traffic. The motorcycle’s front end hit the rear end of an SUV on the MoPac. The impact knocked the motorcyclist to the ground, where he was struck and injured by a second vehicle. That second vehicle fled the scene, creating a hit-and-run accident on top of the initial collision between the SUV and the motorcycle. 

The motorcyclist’s injuries proved fatal. The driver of the SUV also experienced moderate injuries. 

This crash contains several elements that make motorcycle accidents more dangerous and more difficult for injured riders and their families. Accidents in construction zones often cause serious injuries, especially when limited lane openings make it difficult or impossible for a vehicle to swerve in time to avoid a crash. While available reports don’t indicate whether any of the drivers involved in the crash were speeding, excessive speed in a work zone can make similar accidents more likely.

The crash also involved a hit-and-run driver, who fled the scene after striking the motorcyclist. When a hit-and-run driver causes injuries, an injured person or their family may find it difficult to get the compensation they need. It is impossible to file a claim with another driver’s insurance or hold that driver accountable in a lawsuit without knowing who the driver is. However, if the driver has his or her own uninsured motorist coverage, the injured person can make a claim on that policy.

MoPac Expressway accidents can cause serious injuries or even death. Motorcyclists need experienced, compassionate legal representation after these accidents. Contact Scheulke Law today to discuss the next steps if you were severely injured in an auto accident on North MoPac Expressway. You have rights and deserve to receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries.