81-Year-Old John LaFuente Killed in Plainview Two-Vehicle Crash on North Columbia Street

Plainview, Texas (February 20, 2020) – One person was killed, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Plainview, according to the police.

The crash took place just before 2:00 p.m. February 17, in the 1600 block of North Columbia Street.

Police said John LaFuente, 81, was driving a pickup truck when he failed to yield the right-of-way crossing a stop sign and was struck by a Pontiac passenger car.

LaFuente was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected. He was airlifted to a Lubbock hospital, where he later died.

The two people in the Pontiac were taken to a Plainview hospital with unknown injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of John LaFuente.

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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