[05-16-2022] Lubbock County, TX – One killed, Five Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Head-On Crash on Marsha Sharp Freeway

According to the Lubbock Police Department, one person was killed, and five people were injured in a two-vehicle collision early Monday morning, May 16, 2022.

The fatal collision occurred at 12:15 a.m. near Quaker Avenue and Marsha Sharp Freeway.

According to LPD officers, the wrong-way driver crashed with another car at the 800 block of Marsha Sharp Freeway.

Police initially reported that four people were seriously injured.

It is unknown if drugs or alcohol are a major part of the crash.

LPD said more information would be released as it became available.

Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics

More people have died or been seriously injured in car accidents across the United States in recent years. According to the National Safety Council, 38,500 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States last year (NSC).

The majority of fatalities and injuries in Texas are caused by vehicle accidents, which are the leading cause of death and injury. Every twenty-one minutes, one person dies in a car accident in Texas, and one person is injured every minute and four seconds.

In 2020, there were 1.50 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled on Texas highways. The increase from the 1.26 figure of 18.94 percent the previous year is significant.

Since 2007, the number of traffic fatalities in Texas has increased. 7.54 percent of the 3,623 deaths predicted for 2019 occurred in 2020.

Texas had 12,107 fatalities and 14,656 injuries from serious traffic accidents as of 2020.

Car Accident Lawyers in Lubbock County

Approximately 4.5 million people in the United States are injured or killed in automobile accidents. When a family member is killed in a car accident, the survivors may be shocked and concerned about the future.

After a tragic accident, the best course of action is to speak with an experienced attorney about your legal rights and options. Car accident victims must be educated about their legal rights and compensation options to avoid falling victim to insurance scammers.

Your attorney can walk you through the legal process and explain why people in your situation need to file a lawsuit.

Our Lubbock County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are all highly skilled and dependable when it comes to legal representation. Getting legal help as soon as possible increases your chances of preserving your legal rights. To schedule a free consultation, call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online form.