Officer Wyatt Myers Seriously Injured in Lubbock Two-Vehicle Cash at Broadway and Avenue E

Lubbock, Texas (April 4, 2020) – A police officer was seriously injured Friday evening in a traffic collision involving a Citibus in Lubbock, according to the Lubbock Police Department.

The crash happened just after 5:00 p.m. April 3, at the intersection of Broadway and Avenue E.

Police said Officer Wyatt Myers, 25, was driving his patrol car southbound on Avenue E while James Cabe, 55, was driving a Citibus eastbound on Broadway. Both vehicles collided at the intersection and struck a traffic signal pole before stopping.

Officer Myers was taken to University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. A 54-year-old passenger in the Citibus sustained minor injuries but did not seek medical treatment.

Cabe was uninjured in the crash.

The Major Crash Unit investigation is investigating the crash.

We wish Wyatt Myers a quick recovery.

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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