Texas

Man Injured in Accident at US 84 in Bailey County, TX

Published on: September 13, 2021

Date of Accident
August 15, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 84, Lubbock, Bailey County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a collision that injured a man at US 84 in Bailey County, TX on August 15th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 2:39 a.m. A charter bus operated by a 59-year-old Odessa man reportedly exited a private drive south of US 84 before it went onto a turnaround to head westbound. A Buick LeSabre operated by a 38-year-old Henderson, TX man then collided with the rear portion of the bus, which had not yet cleared both lanes of travel. He suffered serious injuries in the collision. The bus driver and passengers were not injured. The driver was also charged with Failure to Yield Row and Improper Driver License For Type Vehicle.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck, Buick Lesabre
Road/Highway
US 84
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Commercial Bus exited a private drive and failed to yield to a Buick Lesabre, which struck the rear portion of the bus

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