Randolph Clifton and Arlena Martell Seriously Injured in West Lubbock Two-Vehicle Crash on Marsha Sharp Freeway Overpass near West Loop 289

Lubbock, Texas (June 5, 2020) – Two people were seriously injured early Thursday morning in a head-on collision in West Lubbock, according to police.

The crash occurred around 8:08 a.m., June 4, in the Marsha Sharp Freeway overpass near West Loop 289.

Police said a Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of the freeway when it crashed head-on into a Nissan Sonata.

The Marquis driver, 92-year-old Randolph Clifton, and the Sonata driver, 26-year-old Arlena Martell, were taken to UMC with serious injuries.

A 4-year-old passenger in the Sonata was uninjured in the crash.

The Major Crash Investigation Unit is investigating the crash.

We hope Randolph Clifton and Arlena Martell recover quickly.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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