[09-14-2021] Lubbock County, TX – One Person Injured After a Pedestrian Crash on Loop 289

A 46-year-old man identified as Jose G. was hurt after a pedestrian crash on Loop 289 on Tuesday night, September 14.

The crash happened at approximately 9:47 p.m. in the 2500 block of the S. Loop 289 eastbound access road.

The pedestrian was struck by a passing eastbound vehicle on the access road. How the crash occurred, and the reason it happened has not been established.

The pedestrian sustained serious injuries in the mishap. He was rushed to University Medical Center for treatment.

It’s unclear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the mishap. The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Unit is currently investigating the case.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

If a pedestrian is involved in an accident, often, the victim may sustain serious and sometimes even fatal injuries. After pedestrian accidents, head trauma, such as clotting or brain bleeds, traumatic brain injuries, and many other debilitating injuries, are common.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, in the United States, pedestrian death was up 27% from 2007-2016, while other traffic-related deaths were down 14%. In 2019 alone, 5,975 traffic crashes involving pedestrians in Texas resulted in 669 deaths, which was 5 percent higher than the previous year. Another 1317 people have been severely injured.

Texas is one of the five states that collectively account for 43 percent of the total U.S. pedestrian deaths, even though the five states contain just 30 percent of the population. Even per capita, Texas remained at high levels for pedestrian deaths, with 0.93-foot fatalities per 100,000 population, the 13th highest in the U.S.

Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Pedestrian Accidents in Lubbock County

If you are injured on a road, sidewalk, or parking lot, you should protect important legal rights. You must take certain steps to protect your rights and pursue your injury claim. An injury following a major traffic accident can prevent the victim from working, so they cannot earn money for a living. The victims should recover from their injuries, but income generation while recovery is a major source of stress.

Contact Arash Law Texas to see if you have been involved in a major auto-pedestrian accident. Do not sign anything before you talk to us, or you risk losing some or all of the compensation you have the right to. Our qualified Arash Law Pedestrian Accident Lawyers have decades of experience handling all forms of injury. We collect over $200 million for our customers and serve customers throughout Texas. To schedule your free consultation, call (888) 398-4017.