The Texas Department of Public Safety said a motorcycle rider lost his life Tuesday afternoon in an accident east of Lubbock.
Emergency responders were called to the 8900 block of East FM 40 just before 12:30 pm. Among the first responders were EMS and Roosevelt volunteer firefighters.
At first, DPS said one person was taken by EMS to a local hospital. DPS later provided an update – saying the rider was pronounced dead.
DPS said he lost control of the bike for unknown reasons near a curve in the road. He was wearing a helmet. His name was not yet released.
EverythingLubbock will provide an update with the name and other details when possible.
