Landon Murphy Dies in Tragic Motorcycle Crash on Interstate 20 [Arlington, TX]

Arlington, TX (September 27, 2026) — Landon Murphy, 18, died after a motorcycle crash early Saturday on Interstate 20 in Arlington.

Arlington police responded around 1:01 a.m. to the westbound lanes of I-20 near Bowman Springs Road. Investigators determined that Murphy’s motorcycle struck the rear of a Honda Civic, ejecting him onto the highway shoulder.

Paramedics took Murphy to JPS Hospital in Fort Worth, where he died from his injuries at approximately 3:18 a.m. The collision also pushed the Honda Civic into construction barriers, and its driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police said they believe the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Landon Corbia Murphy. Our thoughts are with everyone mourning his loss.

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