From TxDPS
TEXARKANA- On August 29, 2020, at approximately 4:46 p.m., Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on FM 729 about 12 miles northwest of Jefferson in Marion County. Preliminary investigation indicates a 2005 Honda motorcycle was traveling westbound on FM 729. For an as yet undetermined reason, the Honda failed to maintain a single lane as it was coming around a corner and entered the eastbound lane where it struck a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado that was eastbound.
The driver of the Honda, Matthew Ambrosius, 31, of Gladewater, was not wearing a helmet and died at the scene. He was taken to Haggard Funeral Home in Jefferson.
The driver of the Chevrolet, Justin Newland, 28, of Jefferson, was not injured.
The crash remains under investigation and no additional information is currently available.