Lubbock–Two-Car Crash on Indiana Avenue Injures Officer
Posted on Wednesday, February 6th, 2019 at 12:25 am
Authorities are still investigating a car accident that injured an off-duty police officer on Indiana Avenue near 118th Street, according to Lubbock Police Department.
Last January 18, police officers received a call reporting a crash at said location. Initial reports say that an unmarked police car was heading north on Indiana Avenue when it crashed into an eastbound vehicle at 118th. Based on a preliminary investigation, the second vehicle attempted to cross lanes, prompting a collision.
The police officer, who was not on duty at the time of the incident, sustained moderate injuries. It was not confirmed if the driver of the second vehicle was hurt. Their identification has not been disclosed.
Due to the involvement of a city vehicle, LPD investigators were requested at the scene to gather evidence.
Our deepest sympathies to the victims of this unfortunate event. We strongly believe that the Lubbock Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
Injuries caused by vehicle collisions can vary from crash to crash. Some injuries may heal within a span of days while others could paralyze a victim’s body for a month. The most commonly known car accident injuries include neck and chest and head and back injuries. Broken and ligament damages are also quite common.
Being a victim of a collision is an overwhelming experience. If you are a passenger in a car involved in crash, the first thing you should do is seek medical attention for yourself and anyone who needs it. After this, you’ll want to alert your insurance provider regarding damages or injuries you sustained from the collision. To submit a claim, you would need to gather documents supporting your claim. These may include a video of the scene or a photograph of the damages to the vehicles, police reports stating the facts of the accident, and medical records indicating the severity of your injury, to name a few.
