Tim Wood Killed After Pickup Crashes into South Lubbock Tech Cafe on University Avenue

Lubbock, Texas (November 1, 2020) – Two people were killed, and five others were injured Saturday morning after a pickup truck crashed into a Tech Cafe in South Lubbock, according to authorities.

The deadly crash happened around 9:16 a.m., October 31, at Tech Cafe in the 11703 block of University Avenue.

Authorities said the driver of a pickup truck, a 72-year-old man, parked in the front of the building when he accidentally placed his vehicle into drive instead of reverse. The vehicle accelerated forward and crashed through the front of the building, and struck multiple people who were sitting at tables.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Five people were taken to the hospital, where one of them later died.

The deceased victims have been identified as Danny Watson, 68, of Lubbock, and Tim Wood, 69, of Lubbock.

One person was treated and released at the scene.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Tim Wood.

Who May Make a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?

A wrongful death claim for a family member may be brought by spouses, children, or parents. The State of Texas also allows the estate of the deceased to bring a survival action to recover for past medical expenses and conscious pain and suffering, as well as other non-economic damages which the deceased may have suffered before death. Texas does not permit brothers, sisters, cousins, or grandparents to assert any claims for the death of a family member.

Wrongful death claims require an attorney who understands the complexity of the damages caused by a significant loss. The lawyer representing the client has the responsibility to hire the necessary experts to help prove the case. 

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