Jason Fields Killed in Lubbock Motorcycle Crash on 82nd Street near University Avenue

Lubbock, Texas (May 31, 2020) – The man who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Tuesday night in Lubbock has died, according to the Lubbock Police Department.

The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m., May 26, in the 2500 block of 82nd Street near University Avenue.

Police said 40-year-old Jason Fields was riding a motorcycle eastbound on the street while 25-year-old Christopher Young was driving a passenger car westbound.

Young then made a left-hand turn attempting to turn into a private drive and collided with the motorcycle.

Fields was taken to University Medical Center with serious injuries where he died Friday night.

Young was uninjured in the crash.

The Major Crash Investigation Unit is investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jason Fields.

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.