1 Injured in Lubbock Three-Vehicle Crash on US-87 near 114th Street

Lubbock, Texas (May 1, 2020) – According to the DPS, one person was injured Thursday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash in Lubbock.

The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m., April 30, on US-87 near 114th Street.

DPS said the driver of a passenger car failed to maintain a single lane and side-swiped a truck tractor semi-trailer. The impact caused the car driver to lose control, cross the median, and hit another 18-wheeler, which was traveling in the opposite direction.

The car driver was taken to a local hospital in an unknown condition.

The troopers are investigating the crash.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Houston. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a personal injury lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have been injured in an accident with a huge truck, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

To speak with an attorney  Click to call: 281-943-5555.