Joshua Brandes Killed in Motorcycle Accident on FM 51 South [Springtown, TX]

Irving Firefighter Joshua Brandes Dead in Springtown Motorcycle Accident

 
SPRINGTOWN, TX (October 22, 2024) — Joshua Brandes, an Irving firefighter, died in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, October 1.
 
According to the Springtown police, the incident happened on Farm-to-Market Road 51 South near Browder Road.
 
Witnesses said an 18-wheeler stopped for passing traffic before turning left onto Lynch Bend Road. Several other vehicles, including a truck hauling a trailer, were behind the semi.
 
Then a motorcyclist later identified as Brandes approached a stopped line of vehicle. He reportedly looked down and did not see the stopped vehicles.
 
At the last second, the Brandes attempted to prevent crashing with the back of the trailer. Then he swerved to the left and hit the back of the trailer which caused severe injuries to his leg. After that, the rider then entered oncoming traffic, and a Cadillac struck him head-on.
 
Eyewitnesses said a shed on the trailer hauled by the truck blocked oncoming traffic’s view of the motorcyclist.
 
First responders arrived administered CPR to Brandes. However, he died from sustained injuries.
 
The Irving Fire Department said Brandes is a longtime equipment operator and paramedic. He is also a reserve police officer with the Decatur police department.

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