Lubbock County, TX — June 28, 2024, Leo Alvarado and one other were injured following a single-vehicle car accident at around 2:00 a.m. on P.R. 7350.
Authorities said that the crash took place along P.R. 7350 just off of University Avenue south of Lubbock.
According to officials, 37-year-old Leo Alvarado and a 36-year-old man were in a Chevy Silverado that was going along P.R. 7350. After the road transitioned from concrete to gravel, the vehicle apparently lost control, causing it to run off-road. It then overturned. Alvarado had serious injuries due to the crash. The passenger’s injuries were reportedly moderate.
Right now, additional details remain unconfirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Single-vehicle wrecks can be a lot more challenging than folks may realize. A simple reason for that is authorities don’t always give them the attention they need. While things like distraction, speed, and alcohol are common, there are other possibilities to consider which require a more in-depth analysis.
Was there a vehicle defect? Did airbags go off? Was someone illegally over-served by a bar? Is there an issue with the roadway that locals have expressed concerns about? Did missing signage or insufficient lighting play a role? Common or not, accident reconstructions need to include these questions, otherwise something important might slip through the cracks. That’s why I have to wonder what steps are being taken here to ensure that doesn’t happen.
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