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LPD: Lubbock motorcycle crashes rise; Chief Herman warns riders to slow down and get licensed
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Natalie Reyna , as published by KCBD News
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway These crashes have involved 118 people and resulted in four fatalities.
Motorcycle crashes have been a concern in Lubbock this year, with 58 incidents reported so far. These crashes have involved 118 people and resulted in four fatalities. The Lubbock Police Department has identified key factors contributing to these wrecks.
Speeding, unsafe lane changes, and tailgating are the primary causes of motorcycle crashes in the area. Many of these incidents are attributed to the riders themselves, rather than other drivers on the road. Further information on the crashes and the police department's response is available from the Lubbock Police Department and local news sources, including KCBD News.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: KCBD News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Motorcycle crashes have been a concern in Lubbock this year, with 58 incidents reported so far. These crashes have involved 118 people and resulted in four fatalities. The Lubbock Police Department…
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