Margarita Martinez-Rodriguez Killed in Lubbock Two-Vehicle Crash on FM 41 near CR 2830

Lubbock, Texas (April 6, 2023) – A Slaton woman was killed Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash south of Lubbock, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash happened around 11:00 a.m., April 4, on FM 41 near CR 2830.

Authorities said a passenger car and an SUV were traveling eastbound on the highway. An SUV was following behind and was closing the distance between the two vehicles.

The SUV attempted to swerve left to avoid the car but rear-ended the car.

Margarita Martinez-Rodriguez, 61, was a passenger in the car and was pronounced dead at the scene. She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The car driver and two other passengers were taken to UMC with moderate injuries. 

The crash remains under investigation.

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