Texas

Jimmy Lopez Killed; Five Injured in Accident at Marsha Sharp Fwy and Quaker Ave in Lubbock, TX

Published on: May 16, 2022

Date of Accident
May 16, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Jimmy Lopez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Marsha Sharp Fwy E & Quaker Avenue, Lubbock, TX, USA

What Happened

Lubbock Police are investigating a wrong-way crash that killed a man and injured others at Marsha Sharp Fwy and Quaker Ave in Lubbock, TX on May 16th, 2022. Investigators say  a vehicle was headed in the wrong direction on the freeway around 12:10 a.m. Attempts were made by authorities to stop the vehicle prior to it eventually colliding head-on with another vehicle around 12:15 a.m. One person involved, identified as 29-year-old Jimmy Lopez, suffered fatal injuries. Five others, including 31-year-old Jawanna Washington, an 8-year-old child, 14-year-old child, 7-year-old child and 34-year-old Valce Parks III, suffered injuries of varying degrees. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Lubbock Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
Marsha Sharp Fwy and Quaker Ave
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle traveling the wrong direction collided head-on with another vehicle

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