Tracie Scofield, 43, critically injured and Jody Jones, 38, arrested in motorcycle collision on West Loop 289 access road in Lubbock, Texas
West Lubbock lane closures expected as police investigate motorcycle crash, passenger critically injured, driver arrested
Scofield was taken to University Medical Center where she remains in critical condition. Jones was transported and booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center were he has been charged with third-degree felony intoxication assault with vehicle causing serious bodily injury.
Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to end in serious injuries or death for the motorcyclist, since the rider is not protected from the force of a collision. When a motorcycle accident happens, the injured rider needs immediate, appropriate medical care, the accident needs to be investigated, and the insurance companies need to be informed.
When a motorcycle crash is caused by negligence, additional steps need to be taken to protect the legal rights of the injured motorcyclist or the family members of someone killed in a motorcycle crash. Go here to learn more about motorcycle accidents and claims.
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