1 Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash in Central Lubbock, TX

Texas law requires a driver approaching or entering an intersection to yield the right-of-way to another vehicle already in the intersection or approaching from a direction with priority. Failure to yield at busy intersections like 34th Street and Slide Road is a common cause of serious motorcycle crashes, since riders are harder to see and far more vulnerable to catastrophic injury than the occupants of a car or truck. When a driver disregards these right-of-way rules, they can be held civilly liable for the injuries that result.

Texas Transportation Code Chapter 661 sets equipment rules for motorcycles, including a requirement that riders under 21 wear protective headgear, while older riders may go without a helmet only if they carry qualifying health insurance or have completed a state-approved motorcycle safety course. Whether a rider was wearing a helmet can affect the severity of the injuries suffered in a crash like this one, though it does not excuse a negligent driver from responsibility for causing the collision.