Lubbock, TX (December 11, 2021) – An auto accident reported on Thursday evening in the Lubbock area claimed one man’s life while leaving two others injured. At around 7:43 p.m., on December 9, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on 50th Street.
Reports from authorities show that 40-year-old Ronald Lewis was driving a Toyota Camry west on East 50th Street. At the same time, a Cadillac SRX was traveling eastbound in the 100 block of East 50th S0treet. As the vehicle attempted to turn north onto Avenue, it crashed into the Toyota. The impact of the crash caused the Toyota to roll over and crash into a light pole.
Lewis sustained fatal injuries in the accident. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A passenger in the Toyota, 38-year-old Kathy Thompson, was transported to University Medical Center with serious injuries.
The driver of the Cadillac, 23-year-old Juan Castillo, was transported to UMC with minor injuries.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with Kathy Thompson and Juan Castillo at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Ronald Lewis. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Texas
Around 70 people lose their lives each week in motor vehicle accidents across the state of Texas. In many instances, these collisions are completely preventable. We see many drivers, passengers, and other travelers lose their lives in accidents due to the negligence of others.
Victims who lose their lives in motor vehicle collisions often leave behind friends and family members who are devastated to learn that their loved one has lost their life as a result of another driver’s negligence.
By reaching out to a wrongful death lawyer in Lubbock as soon as possible, you can explore the legal options available to help your family move forward after enduring the loss of a loved one.
Texas Wrongful Death Lawyers
Our Lubbock car accident lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm understand the challenges that bereaved families face after enduring the loss of a loved one. Dealing with their unexpected passing can be a challenge in itself. Learning that your loved one has lost their life due to the actions of another driver can make it seem impossible to move forward. For this reason, our law firm is committed to taking all of the legal work off of your hands so you can grieve and spend time with your family while we fight to get you justice.
We understand that your family is not only dealing with mental and emotional consequences resulting from the unexpected loss of a loved one, but the financial impacts may be far too challenging to endure. For this reason, we are committed to helping grieving families recover compensation to help cover the costs of funerals, alleviate the impact of lost earnings, and help cover other unexpected costs moving forward.
Contact our Texas personal injury lawyers any time to schedule a meeting with our team by calling 210-340-5550. We are available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss your case and the legal options available to help you get justice.
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