Basic Facts
Crash date: July 10, 2026
Crash location: F.M. 179 and F.M. 2641 south of Shallowater, TX
People involved:
- Burl Trotter, 87
- Sammy Zapata, 19
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Lubbock County, TX — July 10, 2026, Burl Trotter and Sammy Zapata were killed in a car accident at about 4 p.m. on F.M. 2641 south of Shallowater.
Authorities said an eastbound 2011 Toyota Camry allegedly ran a stop sign and collided with a 2022 Dodge Ram that was going north of F.M. 179, causing the pickup to overturn.
Dodge driver Burl Trotter, 87, of Littlefield and Toyota driver Sammy Zapata, 19, of Lubbock died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to authorities.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Lubbock County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Initial reports indicate this crash happened after the Toyota ran a stop sign, but what if authorities got it wrong? It doesn’t happen often, but that is why a full investigation is vital. Investigators should pore over vehicle data, physical evidence, witness statements and any available video footage to piece together what happened at this intersection.
That way the grieving families will know as much as possible about what caused this accident.
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