Christopher Little Killed in Tyler Motorcycle Crash on ESE Loop 323 at New Copeland Road

Tyler, Texas (November 17, 2020) – Two people were killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon in Tyler, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 4:00 p.m., November 14, at the intersection of ESE Loop 323 and New Copeland Road.

Police said a minivan was traveling eastbound on ESE Loop 323 and was turning northbound on New Copeland Road on a blinking yellow light.

A motorcycle was traveling westbound on ESE Loop 323 on a green light.

The minivan failed to yield the right of way and turned in front of the motorcycle, resulting in a collision.

The two people in the motorcycle, Edythe Lewis, 48, of Arp and Christopher Little, 52, of Arp, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Christopher Little.

Most motorcycle crashes are caused by negligent drivers who don’t keep a proper lookout or fail to yield the right-of-way. Because motorcyclists are vulnerable, their injuries are usually severe, often suffering from road rash, broken bones, brain injuries, amputations, or spinal cord injuries. In some cases, the accident results in death.

If you have lost someone in a motorcycle accident, you should consult our attorneys at Joel A. Gordon & Associates, who have a history of success in wrongful death claims. To speak with a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.