Basic Facts
Crash date: May 19, 2026
Crash location: U.S. Highway 81 frontage road near Blue Mound Road in Fort Worth, TX
People involved:
- Bryan Craig Loftis, 45
- Unidentified truck driver, 46
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
Fort Worth, TX — May 19, 2026, Bryan Loftis was killed in a truck accident at about 5:45 a.m. on the frontage road for U.S. Highway 81.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2012 Volvo semi-truck collided with a 2001 Suzuki motorcycle when it allegedly failed to yield while turning left onto Blue Mound Road.
Motorcyclist Bryan Craig Loftis, 45, died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to the report.
The truck driver, who was not hurt, is not facing any charges or citations at this time, the report states.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Tarrant County crash.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Initial reports contend the semi-truck caused this crash by failing to yield, but that is based only on the initial observations of the first officers on the scene. A full investigation should reveal what really happened on U.S. 81.
Investigators likely will work to reconstruct this crash by poring over physical evidence, witness statements, data from the vehicles and any available video footage.
Authorities also should seek an in-depth inspection of the motorcycle to determine if a mechanical issue contributed to this accident.
The motorcyclist’s family deserves to get a full explanation of how this crash unfolded.
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