Basic Facts
Crash date: April 7, 2026
Crash location: Interstate 27 near 50th Street in Lubbock, TX
People involved:
- William Goodwin, 67
- Unidentified truck driver
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges?
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Lubbock, TX — April 7, 2026, William Goodwin was killed in a truck accident at about 3:15 a.m. on Interstate 27/Marshall Formby Memorial Highway.
Authorities said a semi-truck was heading north near 50th Street when it hit a pedestrian who reportedly had been standing in the road.
The pedestrian, 67-year-old William Goodwin, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.
No other injuries were reported.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Lubbock County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
It is hard to make sense of crashes like this, since no one expects pedestrians to be on the interstate. Was he trying to cross the highway, or did his car break down there? Or was he there for some other reason?
Authorities also should look into whether the truck driver had any opportunity to avoid the collision.
The pedestrian’s family deserves answers to any questions they have about this accident.
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