Haywood Stricklen Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Killeen

Haywood Stricklen ID’d as Man Killed in Killeen Motorcycle Accident on Bridgwood Drive

Killeen, Texas (June 7, 2018) – Police have identified the man who was killed in a motorcycle accident in Killeen Friday night as s Haywood J. Stricklen, 54.
The fatal crash happened just before 10:00 p.m. Friday, June 1 on Bridgwood Drive.
According to the police, Stricklen was riding a 2006 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on Bridgwood Drive when the bike crashed into the right rear quarter panel of a Jaguar whose driver was backing out of a driveway.
Stricklen, who was not wearing a helmet, was thrown from his motorcycle and landed on the roadway.
He was transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries just before 11 p.m. Friday.
Police said the Jaguar driver backed without safety onto the roadway and Stricklen was traveling at a high rate of speed.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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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