Amanda Bell Severely Injured in Royse City Motorcycle Crash

On June 6, 2025, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Amanda Bell, a resident of Royse City, Texas, was severely injured in a motorcycle crash on FM-35 near Mercer Drive. The incident occurred when a driver, pursued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, collided with Bell’s motorcycle, which she was riding alongside her husband, Dakota Bell. Amanda Bell sustained critical injuries, resulting in the amputation of her right leg above the knee and the insertion of rods and screws in her hand. She was airlifted to a hospital for emergency treatment following the application of a tourniquet by her husband and troopers at the scene.The crash caused significant debris and damage along FM-35, and the Royse City Police Department noted that the pursuit had just entered their jurisdiction at the time of the collision. Amanda Bell, conscious during the initial response, underwent three surgeries and is now recovering at home. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, with no further details released regarding the suspect or the circumstances leading to the chase.