Bryson McCarty Killed and Lacharotte Carlson Injured in Lubbock County Two-Vehicle Crash at FM 1294 and U.S. 84

Lubbock County, Texas (May 24, 2021) – According to the Texas DPS, one person was killed, and another was injured early Saturday evening in Lubbock County, near Shallowater.

The fatal crash was reported just after 7:00 p.m., May 22, at the intersection of U.S Highway 84 and Farm-to-Market Road 1294.

DPS said a Chevrolet Traverse SUV was traveling westbound on FM 1294 when it failed to yield the right of way and crashed into a Ford F-150 pickup truck that was traveling southbound on U.S. 84.

The Ford driver, Bryson Grant McCarty, 30, of Littlefield, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The SUV driver, Lacharotte Carlson, 77, of Anton, was taken to University Medical Center in Lubbock with unknown injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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