Harris County, TX — February 26, 2024, Nicholas Purtell was injured in a motorcycle versus car accident just after 5:00 p.m. along Chisholm Trail.

According to authorities, 39-year-old Nicholas Purtell was traveling on an eastbound motorcycle along Richcrest Drive approaching the Chisholm Trail intersection when the accident took place.

Nicholas Purtell Injured in Motorcycle Car Accident on Chisholm Trl. in Harris County, TX

Officials indicate that, for unknown reasons, a southbound Jeep Cherokee on Chisholm Trail failed to yield the right of way to Richcrest Drive traffic, entering the intersection at an unsafe time. This resulted in a collision between the front end of the Jeep and the left side of the motorcycle.

Nicholas incurred suspected severe injuries as a result of the accident. He was transported to a local medical facility by emergency medical services in order to receive necessary treatment. No other injuries have been reported.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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