Samuel Dean Diaz, 21, killed in Midland motorcycle collision
MIDLAND, TX – A Rockport motorcyclist died Wednesday night in a two-vehicle crash along the highway on the far west side of Midland, reports First Alert 7.
The accident occurred shortly before 7:15 p.m. at TX-191 and FM 1788 near the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center. This is just northwest of Midland International Air and Space Port.
Police say that a westbound motorcycle rear-ended a 2023 GMC Sierra on TX-191. The collision caused the motorcyclist to lose control of the bike, at which point he hit the guardrail and was thrown from the overpass.
The biker, identified as 21-year-old Samuel Dean Diaz, died at the scene of the collision.
A preliminary investigation indicates that Diaz was likely speeding and driving recklessly when the crash happened.
It’s unknown if Diaz was wearing a safety helmet while riding his motorcycle.
A full investigation is underway.
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