Slaton- 27-year-old Lubbock Man Killed after Night Crash on Slaton Highway
Posted on Thursday, May 30th, 2019 at 1:02 am
A Lubbock resident died as a result of a car accident on Slaton Highway, also known as US 84, late Sunday evening.
Area authorities said that the collision was reported just before midnight last May 26. According to initial reports, a semi truck was heading east on the highway when, for reasons that had not been determined, it struck a Ford F-250 pickup truck. Details leading up to the accident are very limited at this time.
The driver of the pickup truck, identified only as a 27-year-old male Lubbock resident, died as a result of the collision. The driver of the semi did not sustain any injury. His identification was not disclosed as well.
Investigators arrived at the scene to determine the cause of the accident.
We believe that when someone loses a loved one from a car accident, they do not only suffer emotionally but financially as well. If you or your loved one is a victim of a car accident caused by wrongful actions or due to negligence, you may have the right to file for legal claims. Most of the time, families who are left behind after a tragic loss are not aware of their rights and the legal processes needed to obtain fair and just compensation. In times like this, you would need a professional who can provide you with all the support you need as you go through this difficult time. Talk to your personal injury or car accident lawyer for assistance.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of the day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. So that is about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
