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The motorcycle drivers have been very aggresive the last few days on I35 N going through the lanes, the shoulder, speeding!!! Its been crazy!

Were the motorcycle driver/rider been drinking? Was the truck making a legal turn?
Sadly a great many motorcycle drivers, think they own the road, drive very unsafe, cutting in and out, drive on the sholders, speeding, doing wheelies, then expect everyone else to look out for them and keep them safe! IF they would obey the traffic laws in most cases they would be safe.

I have seen many Tractor trailers with insufficient lights on the side . They prob never saw the trailer till too late SAD!

This a classic example of yellow journalism. The reporter for this story makes the assumption that these people were drinking at the time of the accident, yet states that it is unclear as to wether or not they were even attending the NASCAR event. The questions here should not be what the riders of the motorcycle did, but why this truck was making an illegal u-turn. and why the Ft Worth police would allow tractor-trailer traffic into the area when there were several other traffic issues already.

This is poor reporting. Selena Hernandez should be working for the Weekly world news, not CBS…

Let us all STOP making assumtions, including YOU channel 11. The real truth of what happened will likely never be known.
I knew these two and they were a fine couple. Our hearts and prayers should be going out to the family in their time of loss instead of dreaming up stories of how it happened. “May God be with them and may He bring peace to their loved ones. And may God protect all who will be attending the races this weekend.”

It’s all about you, isn’t it? Maybe we should let the truck drivers start shooting everyone who cuts them off, or that they see texting, talking on the phone, etc. I also seem to remember that a truck driver died recently on I-30 “due to a stupid mf.” Maybe we should start with you for suggesting something so stupid. Dolt.
As an aside, there is not enough info contained in the story to determine guilt. It’s bad enough that two people died, regardless of fault.

Well, you can put some of the blame on the motorcycle rider, the quote: “Their brakes locked up as they tried to avoid the tractor, and slid into him.” tells me that he used only his rear brake and not the front … bikes take a long time to stop when using only the rear brake. Additionally he must of only been looking directly in front of the bike and not looking as far ahead as he could. At 10:00 pm the trailers lights would all be turned on and side clearance lights are required for tractor trailer combos along with reflective tape.

You would think these old people would know better than to ride a deathcycle.

Sad to hear about this. I was behind it on 156 (but didnt see it happen)
Last night I was on 156 and an SUV suddenly decided to stop and do a U-Turn and I had to slam on my brakes(in my car) and the truck behind me had to swerve to miss hitting me. This road is very dangerous at night especially after the races.

SHAME on all of you who make assumptions they were were drinking or not drinking, weaving in and out of traffic, speeding, etc. You do NOT know THIS INCLUDES THE AUTHOR OF THIS STORY. You didn’t outright accuse them of drinking and driving but you made a pretty good backhanded comment that would make people jump to that conclusion. How dare anyone sit on a computer and make comments about people’s driving or being reckless when lives have been lost? How insensitive are you?

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I have never in my life seen so many heartless individuals. The real victims here are Mark and Holly’s family. Anyone that knows Mark, knows he would NEVER do anything to jeopardize his or his wife’s life. Why don’t you a$$h0l3s stop assuming things and offer their family your condolences in this hard time. I love and miss you Mark and Holly.

I’m so sorry to hear of the lives lost in this accident, it is so very sad and my prayers go out to their family. My husband knew this man, his name was Mark, and we know and are related to some of the rest of the family. So perhaps, instead of speculating what did or did not happen, maybe we could just take a moment and say a prayer for the ones who are grieving for their loved ones.

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This man was a true friend, mentor and Brother. We all can assume but it will not do one ounce of good and it serves no purpose. Mark was a safety nut. For this to happen it had to be like the perfect storm. We can all sit back and second guess but if you have ever had an accident the one thing I know is; it happens so quick that one decision is all you have and sometimes even that one does not help. However, in the end what we all have is one decision, it is not to judge, it is not to point fingers or place blame. It is to examine our own lives and see where we stand because today may be the rest of our live. Mark and Holly were extremely good people with big hearts and truer friends you could not have. So when you feel the urge to make comments about someone you never knew think first about who may be listening and what would people say about you when you pass from the earth? Remember the Lord said, “Judge not lest you be judge with your same judgement.”

We’ll miss you both very much. Things just aren’t the same without Holly here today – she was very much loved by her coworkers and friends. We continue to pray for Mark and Holly’s family, children and grandchildren during this awful time. They both loved life and lived it to the fullest doing what they loved to do……spending time together and with family and friends.

Okay all, I work with a dear friend of mark and hollys, and the truck driver is at fault. He was making an illegal u turn just before the crest of a hill so there they were not able to see him until they got to the top of the hill and it was too late. It’s very sad and my heart goes out to all the friends and family of this couple.

Please refrain from making comments on this. These two individuals were the mother and fateher of two kids who are now dealing with losing both parents at once. Try and remember that when you are making comments. Regardless of what the outcome of the investigation is-this killed a mother and father.

Why doesn’t Selena Hernandez do a report on drunk illegal immigrants from Mexico who drive down the highway and kill people? Oh, I’m sorry, Selena, was that an ASSUMPTIVE and insensitive statement?

I am horrified that people exist who can so heartlessly make comments like this. Lives have been lost and there are many people who are grieving the loss of their family members now. These beautiful people deserve respect and condolences during this time. They don’t need to read things like this and again I say, to the author of this article, shame on you. There are so many ways you could have honored their lives and instead you make blatant assumptions that were untrue.

I have personally rode bikes (yes Harley Davidsons) with Mark and Holly on extended road trips as well as in large cities. There was no safer motorcycle driver than Mark.
In the article written by Selena Hernandez, she does give the inference that alcohol may have been involved. Appears that Ms. Hernandez can make for a more exciting read by “Spicing up the story” before the facts are known.
In many states when a fatality is a result of an accident. All involved drivers are given an alcohol / drug test. Ms. Hernandez makes no mention of the driver of the truck or his condition at the time of the accident.
I will watch for Ms. Hernandez future articles on this horrific accident. I am sure in the interest of accurate journalism she will give us the correct story once the actual facts are known.

It’s one thing to be thought of as ignorant but it’s another to open your mouth and prove it! We love you Mark and Holly and miss you more than words.

My husband has had a wreck out there and he was hit by a truck driver that discovered after he turned that he needed to go the other way on 156, so he was trying to back up onto one of the side streets. Too bad my husband was behind him and didn’t have any place to go. This is just a horrible accident and my prayers are with their families.

It is so sad that no one takes into account the family/friends of the deceased that have to read these comments. This is a poorly written article, considering two people lost their lives, talk about the race and drinking in another article unless you know the facts . . . and report them.

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