Sullivan City motorcyclist dies in crash

DPS is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Sullivan City that happened on April 8, 2023. (Courtesy photo)
DPS is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Sullivan City that happened on April 8, 2023. (Courtesy photo)

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened in Sullivan City at approximately 10 p.m.

In a news release, DPS said the crash happened on El Pinto Road south of La Pinta Street.

The preliminary investigation indicates a blue and red Polaris RZR was traveling northbound on El Pinto Road while a red Honda CRF motorcycle was traveling northbound behind it.

The motorcyclist, 22-year-old Sullivan City resident Rodrigo Hernandez, failed to control his speed and rear-ended the Polaris.

He was injected and hit the rear of the Polaris with his face and died at the scene.

DPS continues to investigate the crash.