Basic Facts
Crash date: April 26, 2026
Crash location: F.M. 15 southwest of Wright City, TX
People involved:
- Clint Gurley, 67
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
Smith County, TX — April 26, 2026, Clint Gurley was injured in a motorcycle accident at about 8 p.m. on F.M. 15 near Wright City.
A preliminary accident report indicates that a 2023 Harley-Davidson FXLR motorcycle was heading northeast when it crashed near the junction with County Road 2116. The report notes it had defective or slick tires.
Motorcyclist Clint Gurley, 67, was seriously injured in the crash, according to the report.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Smith County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
This crash report notes the motorcycle had slick or defective tires at the time of this accident. That warrants some extra scrutiny during the in-depth inspection that should be standard after every motorcycle accident.
Motorcycles are complex machines that are vulnerable to a number of mechanical issues, so it is important to have a qualified expert look at this motorcycle in the wake of the crash on F.M. 15. That should include a close look at whether its tires were simply worn or slick because of a manufacturer’s defect.
The injured motorcyclist and his family deserve answers to any lingering questions they may have about this crash.
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