One Hospitalized after Lubbock Crash at FM 1294 and U.S. Highway 84

Lubbock, Texas (December 1, 2022) – One person was sent to a hospital following a crash involving a semi-truck in Lubbock on Wednesday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The crash occurred at about 11:27 a.m. Wednesday, November 30 in the area of FM 1294 and U.S. Highway 84.

DPS said a semi-truck and a pickup were involved in the crash. The semi-truck overturned after the collision and came to rest in the center median.

One person was trapped in the wreckage and had to be freed. The victim was taken to University Medical Center in an unknown condition.

Six people who were in the pickup were not injured.

Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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