One Injured in Lubbock Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 27 near Abernathy

Lubbock, Texas (July 3, 2020) – One person was injured Wednesday night in a two-vehicle crash in Lubbock, according to DPS.

The crash happened on July 1, on Interstate 27 near mile-marker 19, south of Abernathy.

DPS said a Ryder truck tractor and a US postal truck tractor semi-trailer were heading northbound on the interstate. The driver of the Ryder truck then failed to control their speed and struck the postal truck.

One person had to be extricated by firefighters from the wreckage.

The driver of the Ryder truck sustained a broken ankle in the crash.

No other details regarding the crash were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

We hope the injured victims 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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