Danielle Walton Killed and Santoyo Hernandez Injured in Lubbock Three-Vehicle Crash at 82nd and Slide Road

Lubbock, Texas (December 14, 2021) – One person was killed, and another was injured Friday morning in a three-vehicle crash in Lubbock, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened just after 6:30 a.m., December 10, in the area of 82nd and Slide Road.

Police said a Ford Fusion was traveling northbound in the 8200 block of Slide Road while a Ford Expedition was traveling southbound.

The Fusion crossed into the oncoming lanes of traffic and crashed into the Expedition. A southbound Ford F-250 also struck the Fusion.

The Fusion driver, Danielle Walton, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The Expedition driver, Santoyo Hernandez, 41, was taken to University Medical Center with minor injuries.

The driver of the F-250, Steven Levitt, 62, was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our condolences to the family and friends of Danielle Walton. We also wish Santoyo Hernandez a quick recovery.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws, or statutes which were violated.

To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.