One Seriously Injured in Lubbock Motorcycle Crash at 48th Street and University Avenue; Juan Flores Arrested

Lubbock, Texas (January 6, 2021) – A motorcyclist was seriously injured early Tuesday morning in a hit-and-run crash in Lubbock, according to authorities.

The accident happened around 12:50 a.m., January 5, at the intersection of 48th Street and University Avenue.

Police said a motorcycle was traveling northbound in the 4800 block of University Avenue in the center lane when it was rear-ended by a Dodge Charger driven by 18-year-old Juan Flores.

Flores fled the scene after the crash, and he struck a parked car as he was fleeing.

The motorcyclist was taken to University Medical Center with serious injuries.

A witness followed Flores and called the police.

Flores was then arrested for Failure to Stop and Render Aid and Intoxication Assault and is currently being held in the Lubbock County Detention Center.

The Major Crash Investigation is conducting the investigation.

In Texas, a driver is legally intoxicated after consuming alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. A driver is also considered intoxicated if they don’t have the normal use of their mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol. Alcohol however is not the only intoxicant, as drivers can become intoxicated by ingesting prescription and illegal drugs such as crack, marijuana, and cocaine.

Regardless of what substance caused the driver’s reaction time to become significantly altered, intoxication by any means can cause terrible accidents and injuries.

Innocent victims harmed by drunk drivers are entitled to compensation for their injuries, including but not limited to medical expenses; lost wages; pain and suffering and mental anguish; physical impairment and disability; and most importantly, punitive damages to deter future conduct. 

If you have been injured because of a drunk driver, you will want a knowledgeable accident lawyer to bring a  personal injury action against the drunk driver.

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