The crash occurred at approximately 11:38 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Midkiff Road and Park Lane, police said.
Midland, TX – Two people who were killed after a motorcycle collided with another vehicle late Wednesday night at an intersection in Midland have been identified, according to the Midland Police Department.
Midland Police Department identified the deceased parties as 39-year-old Javier Mendoza and 27-year-old Richard Harrell. Mendoza was riding the motorcycle, and Harrell was his passenger.
The crash occurred at approximately 11:38 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Midkiff Road and Park Lane, police said.
A preliminary investigation found that Mendoza was riding a Honda motorcycle northbound on Midkiff Road when the motorcycle struck the rear of a Ford F-250.
Mendoza suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Harrell was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital, where he later died. No other injuries or arrests were reported.
Authorities said speed was believed to have been a factor in the crash. Police did not provide additional details about the circumstances that led to the motorcycle striking the truck.
Midland police officers responded to the scene and began investigating the fatal collision. Harrell was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital for treatment, where he was later pronounced dead.
No information was provided about road closures or traffic delays resulting from the crash.
The fatal Midland crash remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.