Quisha Cook, 33, Killed, Marcus Mendoza, 27, Injured in Pedestrian-Motorcycle Collision on 50th Street in Central Lubbock

Pedestrian Dies and Motorcyclist Hospitalized in Central Lubbock Crash on 50th Street

Central Lubbock, Texas (January 19, 2018) – A 33-year-old pedestrian was killed and a motorcyclist injured in a collision Thursday evening in Central Lubbock, according to Lubbock Police Department.
The accident took place at around 7:40 p.m. Thursday, in the 2100 block of 50th Street in Central Lubbock.
According to Lubbock police report, 33-year-old Quisha Rotay Cook was on the northside crossing the 50th Street when Cook was struck by a motorcycle driven westbound on the 50th Street by 27-year-old Marcus Mendoza.
After the initial crash, the rider, who was not wearing a helmet, struck a tree, police said.
Cook was declared dead at the scene while Mendoza suffered serious non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to University Medical Center for treatment.
An investigation into the crash is still ongoing.
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