One Killed in Lubbock Motorcycle Crash at Idalou Road and East 4th Street

Lubbock, Texas (November 18, 2020) – One person was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday afternoon in Lubbock, police said.

The fatal crash happened around 1:40 p.m., November 16, at the intersection of Idalou Road and East 4th Street.

Police said a motorcycle was traveling eastbound in the 3200 block of East 4th Street while a red 4-door passenger car was traveling westbound in the 3300 block of East 4th Street.

The car began to turn southwest onto Idalou Road and collided with a motorcycle.

The car fled the scene after the crash heading eastbound on East 4th Street.

The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital, where they later died.

The Major Crash investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Major Crash Investigation Unit at 806-775-2753 or call Crime Stoppers Line at 806-741-1000.

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

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.