Tempe motorcyclist crashes into wall: Mother of 2 killed, driver critically injured

TEMPE, Ariz. - Tempe Police say a motorcyclist lost control on Feb. 27 and crashed into a block wall, killing the passenger and badly injuring the driver.

Police say the driver was headed northbound on Priest Drive and near a slight curve at Darrow Drive, they reportedly lost control and hit the wall.

"Tempe Fire Medical Rescue responded to the scene in an attempt to render aid, but the passenger of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased. The motorcycle driver was transported to the hospital, listed in critical condition," police said.

Police and loved ones say the passenger was Adrian Cochran, 29, a mother of two.

Adrian Cochran, 29

Nearly a week after the crash, family, and friends released balloons in honor of Cochran.

"She was open-minded, she always cared about other people, loved her kids, she was a great mother, a great friend, daughter," said her friend, Gabby Jacobs.

Her mother Cynthia added, "She was full of life, laughed a lot, loved everybody."

Family members say that another driver cut the motorcycle off, which caused them to lose control.

"It was very overwhelming. We didn't know how to take it, we were lost for words. Most of us were just with her the night before. It hit us harder than anything," Jacobs said.

Cochran leaves behind two kids. An 8-year-old and a 3-year-old. "She was the best. She always made sure we were involved," her daughter said.

Her kids will make sure that her memory lives on. "The family's got them, so they're in good hands," Cochran's mother says.

To help the family in their time of need, visit their GoFundMe at https://gofund.me/947ec554