73-Year-Old Wayne T. Cook Killed in Weatherford Motorcycle Accident on FM 920

Weatherford, Texas (February 19, 2020) – One person was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday afternoon north of Weatherford, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The fatal crash happened around 3:20 p.m. February 17, on Farm-to-Market Road 920.

DPS said James L. Hopkins, 40, of Weatherford, was driving a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup southbound on the highway when he turned left and failed to yield the right-of-way to a northbound 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycle ridden by Wayne T. Cook, 73, of Weatherford.

The motorcycle then struck the Dodge.

Cook was pronounced dead at the scene.

The troopers are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Wayne T. Cook.

Most motorcycle crashes are caused by negligent drivers who don’t keep a proper lookout or fail to yield the right-of-way. Because motorcyclists are vulnerable, their injuries are usually severe, often suffering from road rash, broken bones, brain injuries, amputations, or spinal cord injuries. In some cases, the accident results in death.

If you have lost someone in a motorcycle accident, you should consult with attorneys who have a history of success in wrongful death claims. To speak to a wrongful death attorney, please Click to call: 281-943-5555.