Two Injured in Lynn County Four-Vehicle Crash on US 87

Lynn County, Texas (March 23, 2022) – Two people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a four-vehicle crash in Lynn County, according to the Texas DPS.

The crash was reported around 3:45 p.m., March 22, on US Highway 87.

DPS said a nearby grass fire produced smoke that reduced visibility along the highway. A vehicle slowed down due to the smoke and was rear-ended by a second vehicle. The second vehicle was then struck by a third vehicle. A fourth vehicle then crashed into the other three vehicles.

One of the drivers was taken to University Medical Center in Lubbock with minor injuries. A second driver was taken to the Lynn County Healthcare System hospital in Tahoka with minor injuries.

The crash closed both directions of the highway.

The crash remains under investigation.

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