Lubbock, TX — September 20, 2024, One person was injured following a car accident that occurred at around 10:00 A.M. on Clovis Rd.
An investigation is underway following a car accident that sent one person to the hospital during the morning hours of September 20th. According to official reports, the accident occurred at the intersection of Clovis Rd. and N. Detroit Avenue when two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision.
When first responders arrived on the scene they found that one person had sustained serious injuries and transported them to them to the hospital, while the other individual reportedly suffered suffered minor injuries. At this time there have been no further updates from authorities about the exact cause of the accident, as well as the status of the injured person.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Whenever I read about a serious crash like this, my initial thought is that I hope everyone involved gets answers to how the crash happened in the first place. That may sound like a simple task, but over the years doing what I do, I’ve seen numerous examples where seemingly clear-cut crashes turn out to be far more complex than they appeared to be at first blush.
Contrary to what most people think, the quality of a crash investigation can vary a great deal. What makes a competent crash investigation? There are three factors in my experience that separate a good crash investigation from one that is lacking.
First, authorities need to cover the basics. Accident reconstruction, identifying and speaking to witnesses, and securing the crash scene evidence is a good first step. Beyond that, it’s important not to rule out the possibility of a vehicle defect. Lastly, it’s imperative to collect all electronic data related to the crash. This must include engine control module data from the vehicles involved, any surveillance footage, and lastly, cell phone data from those involved.
If authorities touch all those bases, then in all likelihood they’ll be in a position to answer all the questions that those involved may have. If they can’t, then it’s incumbent on those affected to find someone who can get them the answers they need.
