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47-year-old motorcyclist dead after crash with 18-wheeler in Arlington
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Alton Worley II , as published by NBC DFW
· July 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident resulted in the death of a 47-year-old male rider.
A fatal collision occurred in Arlington on Saturday evening, involving a motorcycle and a large truck. The incident resulted in the death of a 47-year-old male rider. A female passenger on the motorcycle was injured but declined medical transport.
The crash is under investigation by Arlington police. It is known that the motorcycle collided with the truck as it turned from a parking lot. The male rider was not wearing protective headgear at the time of the incident.
Further details about the crash are available from Arlington authorities, including the events leading up to the collision and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Category: safety Published: July 26, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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