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Tragedy on FM 2477: How Speed and Alcohol Turned a Routine Ride into a Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Gray County The Crash That Changed Everything It happened in the predawn darkness—4:30 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2026. Robert Hines, 56, was riding his 2005 Yamaha Road Star eastbound on FM 2477, about 12 miles west of McLean in Gray County. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, he was traveling “at an unsafe speed” when he approached a curve in the roadway. The motorcycle failed to negotiate the turn, overturned onto its side, and ejected Hines. He was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. The DPS investigation revealed a grim contributing factor: alcohol is believed to have played a role. This wasn’t just an accident. It was a preventable tragedy—one that leaves behind grieving family, unanswered questions, and a community searching for understanding. At Attorney911, we’ve seen far too many cases like this, where a moment of poor judgment on Texas roads leads to irreversible consequences. Today, we’re breaking down what happened, why it matters for Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle, and what rights victims’ families have when negligence turns a ride into a…