Texas

Rudy Martinez Killed; Six Others Injured in Car Crash on Hwy 87 Near Lubbock, TX

Date
January 6, 2019
Victim's Name(s)
Rudy Martinez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Lubbock Police Department
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
US 87
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (6)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Authorities have not yet released information related to the exact cause of the accident


What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person and injured six others on US Highway 87 near Lubbock, TX on January 6th, 2019. 16-year-old Rudy Martinez was killed when the vehicle he was in lost control and crashed. Six others in the vehicle were all hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.

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