Gerald Ridling Killed in Motorcycle Accident at 42nd Street in Odessa

Gerald Ridling Killed in Odessa Motorcycle Crash at 42nd Street

Odessa, Texas (May 1, 2018) – A 70-year-old man was killed in a motorcycle accident Saturday morning just outside Odessa, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety report.
The fatal crash occurred at about 8:45 a.m. Saturday, April 28 at 42nd Street, just west of Farm to Market 1936.
As per the report, Gerald Ridling was riding a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he failed to control the speed of the motorcycle and rear-ended a Ford pickup that had stopped at a stop sign on 42nd Street.
Ridling died in the crash.
The Ford’s driver, Ruben Ortiz, 47, from Odessa, was not injured.
The incident remained under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident or as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, contact Joel A. Gordon & Associates at 281-943-5555 for a free consultation. Our offices are conveniently located throughout Houston and Harris County. We also conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients.
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