Brent Spahich ID’d as Driver Killed in Lubbock Train Accident near U.S. 84

Lubbock, Texas (August 1, 2023) – The driver who died following collision between a train and a semi-truck on Monday morning in Lubbock as Brent Michael Spahich, 25, of Borger

The deadly crash happened at around 10:45 a.m. Monday, July 31 near U.S. 84

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a train and semi-truck collided  under unclear circumstances

Spahich succumbed to his injuries while being transported to the hospital

Five train cars derailed. Some of the train cars were carrying a possible hazardous material

An investigation into the crash is underway.

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