2 Killed, 5 Injured After Pickup Crashes into Tech Cafe in South Lubbock

2 Killed, 5 Injured After Pickup Crashes into Tech Cafe in South Lubbock

Two Killed and Five Injured After Pickup Crashes into South Lubbock Tech Cafe on University Avenue

Lubbock, Texas (November 1, 2020) – Two people were killed, and five others were injured Saturday morning after a pickup truck crashed into a Tech Cafe in South Lubbock, according to authorities.

The deadly crash happened around 9:16 a.m., October 31, at Tech Cafe in the 11703 block of University Avenue.

Authorities said the driver of a pickup truck parked in the front of the building when he accidentally placed his vehicle into drive instead of reverse. The vehicle accelerated forward and crashed through the front of the building and struck multiple people who were sitting at tables.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Five people were taken to the hospital where one of them later died.

One person was treated and released at the scene.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws, or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.

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