Temera Sapp and Willie Lang Killed in Slaton Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 84 near CR 2950

Slaton, Texas (April 27, 2021) – Two people were killed, and two others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Saturday in Slaton, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash occurred just before midnight on April 24, on Highway 84, near County Road 2950.

DPS said Willie Shawn Lang, 52, of Lubbock, was driving a Chevy Suburban when it collided with an eastbound Ford expedition driven by Christian Monroe Tucker, 25, of Brownfield.

Lang and his passenger, Temera Lasha Sapp, 37, of Lubbock, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Tucker and his passenger, Kristyn Mae Smith, 24, of Lubbock, were taken to University Medical Center with serious injuries.

No other details were provided.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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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