Jade Blossom Killed and Kristi Elkins Seriously Injured in South Lubbock Motorcycle Crash on 114th Street and University Avenue

Lubbock, Texas (July 18, 2021) – According to the police, one person was killed, and another was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning in South Lubbock.

The fatal crash happened around 8:09 a.m., on July 17, in the area of 114th Street and University Avenue.

Police said a motorcycle was traveling northbound when it collided with a truck that was traveling westbound through the intersection.

The motorcycle rider, 40-year-old Jade Blossom, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

35-year-old Kristi Elkins, who was a passenger in the motorcycle, was taken to University Medical Center with serious injuries.

The police are investigating the crash.

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 been injured or 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 and personal injury claims. To speak with a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.