Basic Facts

Crash date: September 5, 2026

Crash location: Bob Bullock Loop east of Interstate 35 in Laredo, TX

People involved:

  • Rafael Adalberto Olague, 47
  • Unidentified GMC driver

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

Laredo, TX — September 5, 2026, Rafael Olague was killed in a motorcycle accident at about 11:55 p.m. on Bob Bullock Loop.

Authorities said rider of a 2012 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was hit by a 2021 GMC Yukon after hitting a concrete barrier and being thrown into the road.

Motorcyclist Rafael Adalberto Olague, 47, died after being transported to a nearby hospital, according to authorities.

The GMC driver remained at the scene to talk to investigators, authorities said.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Webb County crash at this time.

How Did This Accident Occur?

At this point, it’s not clear why this motorcycle crashed. Was the driver distracted or fatigued? Did he swerve to avoid another vehicle? Did the motorcycle have an issue with its throttle or brakes? Did the GMC driver have time to avoid this collision? Authorities should work to answer these questions as they investigate this accident.

Investigators will work to reconstruct this accident using physical evidence, witness statements, available video footage and data from any devices the motorcyclist may have been using. They also should seek an in-depth inspection of the motorcycle to determine if it had a mechanical issue that could have played a role in this crash.

This investigation should give the motorcyclist’s family a clear picture of what happened on Bob Bullock Loop.

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