May 25, 2023 / Source: Tyler Paper
According to the Tyler Police Department, a fatal crash was reported on Tuesday in Tyler. Officials confirmed that one person died due to the motorcycle accident.
Authorities stated that the collision occurred on Highway 31 West and Patton Lane. A motorcyclist was travelling westward when a pickup truck turned in front of the motorcycle. As a result of this, the pickup truck struck the motorcyclist.
The motorcyclist was identified as 55-year-old Charles Main. Main was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck. The driver of the pickup was identified as 19-year-old Jeremy Cisneros.
Cisneros, who fled from the scene of the collision, was later identified and arrested. Other information pertaining to the collision remains unknown.
The crash continues to be investigated by the TPD.