Juan Gabriel Luera Killed in Lubbock County Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 84 

Lubbock, Texas (August 21, 2020) – One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Thursday morning in Lubbock County, according to DPS.

The fatal crash occurred at about 5:35 a.m., August 20, on U.S. Highway 84 near the Coors Plant.

DPS said Juan Gabriel Luera, 42, of Slaton, was driving a 2012 Hyundai Sonata northwest in the inside lane when a 2017 Ford van entered the highway from the plant and began heading northwest in the inside lane.

The Sonata then rear-ended the van. Both vehicles came to a rest in the inside lane, facing northwest.

Luera, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The van driver, Ryan Frank Salinas, 24, of Lubbock, and his passenger, 25-year-old Isaiah Matthew Sandoval of Lubbock, were uninjured in the crash. They were both wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Juan Gabriel Luera.

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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