Officer Injured in Startling 2-Vehicle Crash on 5400 Interstate 27 [Lubbock, TX]

Injuries Reported in Lubbock Auto Accident on 5400 Interstate 27

LUBBOCK, TX (June 22, 2023) – Monday afternoon, a startling 2-vehicle crash on 5400 Interstate 27 injured an LPD officer.

The incident happened at about 1:40 p.m. in the northbound lanes of the 5400 block of Interstate 27.

According to reports, the officer stopped to remove a mattress from the road. As he stopped, a northbound pickup truck tried to pass another vehicle. However, the pickup truck hit the officer’s patrol vehicle in the process.

As a result, the officer sustained moderate injuries and responders took him to Covenant Medical Center for treatment.

Meanwhile, the pickup truck driver sustained minor injuries and refused hospitalization.

Also, the authorities haven’t made any arrests.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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