Elton Wade McKenzie Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash on County Road 1150 [Midland, TX]

Midland, TX (March 28, 2026) — On Friday night, 74-year-old Elton Wade McKenzie lost his life after a crash on County Road 1150 involving a pickup truck.

Authorities say that McKenzie was riding a Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on Business 20 when a southbound Ford F-250 approached the intersection at County Road 1150. Authorities said the pickup driver failed to yield at a stop sign and struck McKenzie in the intersection.

Emergency responders transported McKenzie to Midland Memorial Hospital before transferring him to University Medical Center in Lubbock due to the severity of his injuries. Despite medical efforts, he died days later.

Officials confirmed that the occupants of the pickup truck were not injured. Investigators continue to review the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Elton Wade McKenzie. Losing someone in a sudden and tragic crash is deeply painful, and we hope they find strength and comfort during this difficult time.

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