Teen Killed in Car Accident on 50th Street in Lubbock, TX
Lubbock, TX -- May 21, 2022, a teenager was killed as the result of an accident where a vehicle hit the victim along 50th Street.
In their initial reports, officials said that the incident took place at around 5:00 p.m. off the corner of 50th Street and Avenue S.
Right now, the exact cause of the crash remains unclear. Officials said only that a 14-year-old boy was attempting to cross 50th Street when a northbound vehicle hit him.
Due to the collision, the victim sustained fatal injuries. It appears the driver had minor injuries due to the collision. Police have not given additional details about the accident.
Commentary on Teen Killed Car Accident on 50th Street in Lubbock
It's just tragic to see a situation like this, and I hope authorities are truly giving this the attention it deserves. I find too often that teens involved in a serious accident don't often get the benefit of the doubt. A lot of people are quick to just assume the kid was being reckless or inattentive. That can happen, of course. At a certain point, drivers can only be so safe before a collision becomes unavoidable. But if details show that the driver should have been able to avoid the victim, what went wrong here? Are authorities really digging into this and making sure the family is getting the full story? If nothing else, a child losing their life should be worth every effort to get clear answers.
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