Officer Jim Dukatnik and Bryce Kiser Seriously Injured in Lubbock Two-Vehicle Crash at Iola Avenue and 82nd Street 

Lubbock, Texas (August 28, 2020) – An LPD officer and a civilian were injured in a two-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Lubbock, according to police.

The crash occurred just before 3:20 a.m. on August 28, at the intersection of 8200 block of Iola Avenue and the 6000 block of 82nd Street.

Police said a Dodge Challenger driven by Bryce Kiser, 22, was traveling northbound on Iola Avenue while a police issued Ford Explorer driven by LPD Officer Jim Dukatnik, 43, was heading westbound on 82nd Street. The vehicles then collided at the intersection.

Kiser and Dukatnik were taken to UMC with serious injuries.

The Major Crash Investigation Unit is investigating the crash.

We hope Officer Jim Dukatnik and Bryce Kiser recover quickly.

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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