Basic Facts

Crash date: July 30, 2026

Crash location: US 67 off NE Barnard St., Glen Rose, Somervell County, TX

People involved:

  • Unidentified Truck Driver
  • Seth Scott-Nicholson, 23

Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash?: Unknown

Did authorities recommend criminal charges?: Unknown

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash?: Unknown

Accident Report

July 30, 2026, Seth Scott-Nicholson was injured due to a truck accident which occurred around 10:50 p.m. on US 67.

Initial statements about the crash say that the accident happened just off the corner of the US Highway 67 and Northeast Barnard Street intersection.

According to officials, 23-year-old Seth Scott-Nicholson was riding a Yamaha motorcycle going northeast along the highway. A Sterling truck reportedly backed without safety, leading to a collision with the motorcycle.

Seth Scott-Nicholson reportedly had serious injuries as a result of the crash. Right now, it’s unclear if authorities considered any charges.

How Did This Accident Occur?

If the reports here are true, then they may go to show exactly what I talk about a lot on this blog: people do not keep a proper lookout for motorcyclists. Despite this, a lot of folks are quick to assume motorcyclists are the reckless drivers, rather than the larger vehicles that always seem to cut them off or turn into their path. Unfortunately, this bias can cause serious challenges for motorcyclists involved in a serious crash. Let me give an example of how that can happen.

A while back, I handled a crash where a motorcycle hit the back of a semi-truck. The investigating officer blamed the victim in his report, saying a witness saw the rider speeding and weaving through traffic. The family knew the victim to be a very safe drivers, so this didn’t sit right with them. They wanted a second opinion, and it turned out their instincts were correct. The police got the facts wrong.

In our independent investigations, we spoke with the witness the investigating officer spoke to. They were shocked to see how badly the officer misinterpreted their testimony. What actually happened was the motorcyclist passed the witness on the left—a perfectly safe, normal maneuver. The motorcyclist even gave a friendly wave as he made the pass. It was actually the semi-truck turning out of a parking lot that led to the accident. Only after showing the police department this clarified testimony did they correct the record.

I’m not saying such serious mistakes will or have happened here. In fact, authorities seem to believe the truck driver was the one doing something wrong. But there will likely be that driver’s employer and an insurance company looking for any possible avenue to shift the blame, and knowing how easily people blame motorcyclists without clear evidence is a perfect target. So, it’s important that investigations leave as little room for doubt as possible. It’s up to victims and families to decide if they feel confident that authorities can do that on their own or if they’d like another pair of eyes looking things over to make sure nothing important slipped through the cracks.

Are there motorcyclists out there who have experienced unfair bias? Tell me about your experiences in the comments.

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