Police in the Wise County town of Rhome have released more pictures and video of a pickup truck they say was involved in an incident that resulted in the death of a motorcycle rider. 55-year-old Jerry Wayne Newton of Decatur died after he was run off the road on US 287 on March 10th.
Investigators say a pickup truck forced Newton's motorcycle off the road in what may have been a case of road rage. The driver of the pickup truck fled the scene.
They initially released some photos taken by a security camera in a nearby business. The new photos and video were taken by cameras on a different building. Police say they show more details of the vehicle and hope someone will recognize the truck and contact them.
The vehicle is a recent-model Ford 4-door truck, possibly an F250 or F350, It has a hood scoop and a distinctive front bumper. It was pulling a black gooseneck trailer with mismatched wheels. The trailer was carrying a black and white asphalt roller with a high bar behind the seat.
Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the truck or has information about the driver to call the Rhome Police Department at 817-636-2400 or the Wise County Sheriff's Office at 940-627-5971.
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