Pedestrian Fatally Injured in South Lubbock Crash on U.S. 87

Lubbock, Texas (January 4, 2018)  – A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle late Wednesday night in South Lubbock, according to a report by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The incident took place at around midnight Wednesday, January 3, on U.S. 87 south of 98th Street.
DPS said the pedestrian was attempting to cross the highway from east to west when he was struck by a Tahoe driven in the left passing lane of southbound U.S. 87.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Neither the victim’s identity nor the driver’s was released.
DPS said an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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