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Corsicana Daily Sun - Nov 28, 2003 edition

Jerry Ray Nichols

11/28/2003 Streetman man killed in motorcycle accident
From Staff Reports 
A Streetman man died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle 
accident.

According to a report filed by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Jerry 
Ray Nichols, 50, of Streetman, was traveling westbound on FM 416 on a 2004 
Harley Davidson Ultra Classic motorcycle at approximately 11:25 a.m. Nichols 
failed to negotiate a curve and drove off the roadway, crossing SECR 1240 and
entering the north ditch.

The motorcycle approached a group of trees, traveling partially through them 
and causing the motorcycle to flip multiple times. The rider was thrown from
the motorcycle and landed next to the group of trees. It is unknown whether or
not Nichols was wearing a helmet.

Nichols was transported to Methodist Medical Center in Dallas via CareFlite 
and was pronounced dead at 1:25 p.m. His body was then transported to the UT
Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

The accident is being investigated by Trooper John Cabano. He was assisted by 
Troopers Matt McGinnis and Dane Baker and Sgt. Kenneth Authier. The Corsicana
Fire Department and the Streetman VFD also responded.