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Dallas, TX (May 13, 2026) – A motorcyclist died after a crash on the southbound North Central Expressway near I-635 in Dallas. The collision occurred on Tuesday, May 12, at approximately 9:16 in the evening in the 13700 block of the freeway.
The rider struck a concrete barrier and a traffic attenuator, then fell onto the roadway. A passing vehicle then hit the man, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of that vehicle stayed at the scene following the crash.
Several lanes of the freeway were closed for several hours while traffic investigators worked to document and process the scene. No further details about those involved have been confirmed at this time. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our condolences go out to the family of the motorcyclist who lost his life.
What Makes Nighttime Motorcycle Crashes on Dallas Freeways So Deadly?
Nighttime motorcycle crashes on Dallas freeways tend to be more severe than those that happen during daylight hours. Reduced visibility makes it harder for both riders and other drivers to react in time, and the consequences of striking a fixed object or barrier at freeway speeds are often fatal.
When a rider goes down on a freeway, the danger does not end with the initial impact. Other vehicles traveling at high speed may have little time to avoid a person or a bike lying in the road, which is why secondary strikes are a known and serious risk in these situations.
Texas freeways near major interchanges like I-635 carry heavy traffic even late at night. The combination of speed, volume, and limited lighting creates conditions where a single mistake can quickly turn fatal for a motorcyclist.
