Christopher Lopez Killed in Lubbock Motorcycle Crash on FM 41 at Highway 87

Lubbock, Texas (August 21, 2021) – According to the Texas DPS, one person was killed Friday morning in a motorcycle crash in Lubbock.

The deadly accident happened around 8:00 a.m., August 20, at the intersection of FM 41 and Highway 87.

DPS said a pickup truck was traveling eastbound on FM 41 while a motorcycle was traveling southbound on Highway 87.

The pickup pulled out in front of the motorcycle at the intersection, resulting in a collision.

The motorcyclist, 28-year-old Christopher Lee Lopez of Lubbock, was killed in the crash.

The pickup driver was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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 a loved one 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.