Howard Wright Killed and Xavier Montalvo Injured in Lubbock Two-Vehicle Crash on Slide Road at 75th Street

Lubbock, Texas (February 25, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Lubbock, according to the police.

The fatal crash occurred just before 3:00 p.m. February 24, in the 7500 block of Slide Road at 75th Street.

Police said Howard Wright, 69, was driving a Nissan Murano and was at a stop sign facing eastbound at 5200 75th Street. He then pulled onto Slide Road and was hit by a southbound Dodge Charger driven by 19-year-old Xavier Montalvo.

Wright was taken to University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Montalvo was taken to Covenant Medical Center with moderate injuries.

According to witnesses, the vehicles were racing at the time.

The Major Crash Unit is conducting the investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Howard Wright.

“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 statues which were violated.

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