A Man Who Died in Motorcycle Crash Near Winters was from San Angelo

Department of Public Safety officials have identified the man who lost his life in a motorcycle accident Saturday night on US-83, about 4.3 miles south of Winters, said a press release Wednesday morning.

According to the release, Frederick Allen, 49, of San Angelo was heading north on US-83 and attempted to pass another vehicle without sufficient clearance. To avoid oncoming traffic, the motorcycle veered onto the southbound shoulder. After avoiding a truck-tractor/semi-trailer, Allen struck a 2012 Lincoln Navigator. Procopiot Rojas Jr., 39, of Hobbs, New Mexico, the driver of the Lincoln, was following the truck/trailer.

Allen was pronounced dead at the scene by Carolyn Little, and his body taken to Lange Funeral Home in Ballinger. Rojas reported no injuries.