David Rocha Killed in Collision with Semi-Truck at North FM 400 and East Country Road 5840

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Authorities say David Rocha disregarded a stop sign and pulled in front of a semi-truck towing a semi-trailer.

David Rocha
David Rocha Killed in Collision with Semi-Truck at North FM 400 and East Country Road 5840

Lubbock, TX – The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly traffic collision that claimed the life of 26-year-old David Ryan Rocha of Lubbock Sunday afternoon.

According to DPS, the deadly incident involving an ATV and a semi-truck occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on September 1 near North FM 400 and East Country Road 5840.

DPS said a preliminary investigation revealed that David Rocha was driving an ATV eastbound on County Road 5840, approaching the Farm to Market 400 intersection.

Lubbock Man David Rocha Dies in ATV Crash on FM 400

Rocha disregarded a stop sign and pulled in front of a semi-truck towing a semi-trailer.

Authorities said the driver of the truck tractor tried to avoid hitting the ATV, but both vehicles collided at the intersection.
According to the DPS, Rocha, who was not wearing a helmet,  succumbed to the injuries sustained in the collision.

The incident remains under investigation.

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The information for this article was obtained from public media and is for informational purposes. We understand this is a difficult time for the family of those affected by a tragic accident, and we offer our sincere condolences. While the idea of hiring a law firm may not feel appropriate at this time, as a public service we like to advise family of the following:
1. In some cases it may be very important to immediately begin securing evidence, including but not limited to photos of skid marks, photos of property damage, witness statements, the actual vehicle or other property involved in the incident, and other critical evidence before its disappears.
2. In Texas it is illegal for anyone to contact the family by telephone or in-person to convince the family to hire a law firm or attorney unless the family contacted the law firm or attornay first.
3. Under Texas law, wrongful death actions can be brought by a spouse (husband or wife), child (son or daughter), or parent (mother or father). A claim can also be brought on behalf of the deceased estate. the statute of limitations in Texas for wrongful death is two years from the date of the incident.

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