Nikkee Neel and Malachi Killed in Lubbock Pedestrian Accident on US 84 near CR 1500

Lubbock, Texas (February 6, 2022) – A mother and her son were fatally hit by a vehicle Friday evening in Lubbock, according to the Texas DPS.

The deadly accident occurred around 9:00 p.m., February 4, on Highway 84 near County Road 1500.

DPS said Nikkee Danielle Neel, 24, of Lubbock, and her son 6-year-old Malachi had been involved in a single-vehicle crash and were walking from the crash scene to get assistance when they were struck by a passenger van.

Both Neel and Malachi were killed in the crash. 

Donations to help with funeral expenses can be made directly to Grace Funeral Care, which can be reached at 806-636-0040.

The van driver, David Scott Shults, 54, of Lubbock, was uninjured in the crash.

The conditions were dry and clear, and the speed limit was listed as 75 mph at the time of the crash.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

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