Travis Griffin Killed in Midland County Motorcycle Crash at SCR 1110 and SH 158

Midland County, Texas (July 11, 2022) – One person was killed Saturday night in a motorcycle crash in Midland County, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 11:32 p.m., July 9, at the intersection of SCR 1110 and SH-158.

DPS said a 2018 Ford F-250 was traveling westbound on SH-158 while Travis Griffin, 41, of Midland, was riding a 2021 Harley Davidson and was stopped at the intersection. Griffin failed to yield the right of way at the stop sign and pulled out in front of the Ford F-250, resulting in a collision.

Griffin was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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