Sam Lively dies in fatal Tyler, TX motorcycle crash
Fatal Tyler, TX motorcycle crash death of Sam Lively – Obituary
An off-duty Tyler police officer, Sam Lively, tragically passed away Friday evening following a motorcycle crash. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Troup Highway, near the Loop 323 intersection, when a vehicle changed lanes and struck Lively’s motorcycle while both were traveling southbound.
Lively, who had recently graduated from the police academy and completed field training, was rushed to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The Tyler Police Department expressed deep sorrow, remembering Lively as a promising officer and an outstanding individual dedicated to serving his community. The department conveyed condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
The investigation into the crash is still ongoing.