Picture shows a section of RR 337. It may not be the specific location of the motorcycle crash

DEL RIO – THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS) is investigating a motorcycle fatal crash that occurred on March 24, 2023, at approximately 12:46 p.m., on Ranch to Market Road 337 in Real County.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2009 Harley-Davidson Trike motorcycle was approaching a left curve and failed to drive a single lane. The Harley Davidson struck the guard rail on the westbound side of the roadway. The Harley Davidson slid along the guard rail, the driver and passenger were thrown from the motorcycle and came to rest off the roadway.

The Harley Davidson motorcycle came to rest along the guard rail facing westbound. Due to injuries sustained by the driver of the 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle, LONNIE RAY ARD, 73, and Passenger EURINA ELAINE ARD 72, both were from Batson Texas where they were pronounced deceased at the scene DPS Troopers continue to investigate this fatal crash.