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Deadly Pothole on I-20 in Parker County: Why “Pavement Repair” Came Too Late for One Texas Motorcyclist The impact was sudden. At highway speeds on Interstate 20, there is no such thing as a “minor” road defect. For a motorcyclist traveling westbound through East Parker County near Weatherford, a single pothole in a construction zone became a death trap. We have seen this narrative play out across Texas for over 27 years. A rider is traveling in the left lane, perhaps commuting home or heading toward Weatherford, when they strike a significant pavement defect. The impact causes an immediate loss of control, the bike turns over, and a life is lost. What makes this tragedy even more galling is the evidence that follows: within 24 hours of the fatal crash, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued an emergency notice to close that very lane for “pavement repair.” At Attorney911, we know that an emergency repair notice issued after a fatality is often a confession of a known hazard. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one or suffering from a catastrophic injury due to road conditions on I-20, I-30, or any Texas highway, you are not just…