Margaret Hernandez and Two Students Seriously Injured in Lubbock School Bus Crash at FM 1585 and CR 2500

Lubbock, Texas (March 4, 2021) – A school bus driver and two students were seriously injured Thursday morning in a traffic collision in Lubbock, according to a local news source.

The crash was reported around 7:00 a.m., at the intersection of FM 1585 and CR 2500, near MLK Avenue.

Authorities said Margaret Hernandez, 52, was driving a Lubbock-Cooper school bus carrying 11 students when she failed to yield the right of way and pulled out in front of a semi-truck at the intersection, resulting in a collision.

Hernandez and two students sustained serious injuries in the crash. Two children were taken to Covenant Children’s Emergency room, one with serious injuries and another with minor injuries. The other nine children were taken to University Medical Center, one with serious injuries and eight with minor injuries.

The semi-truck driver, Luis Sanchez, 42, was uninjured in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

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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