Enrique Garcia Killed in Lubbock Two-Vehicle Crash at Northeast Loop 289 and Idalou Road

Lubbock, Texas (August 7, 2021) – The man who was injured on July 27 in a two-vehicle crash in East Lubbock has died, according to the police.

Enrique Garcia, 62, was pronounced dead on July 29.

The crash happened at the intersection of Northeast Loop 289 and Idalou Road.

 Police said Jesus Arenas, 36, was driving a Ford Explorer westbound on the Northeast Loop 289 access road when he collided with a Ford F-250, driven by Victor Gonzalez-Nieto, 40, which was traveling southbound on the Idalou Highway access road.

Garcia and a juvenile passenger in the Explorer sustained injuries in the crash. 

Garcia was taken to the hospital, where he died two days later.

The juvenile had minor injuries.

Gonzalez-Nieto was taken by private vehicle to University Medical Center with minor injuries.

The police are investigating the crash.

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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