Lubbock, TX (August 12, 2025) – A Sunday afternoon crash in Central Lubbock has left one man dead and two others injured. The incident occurred at the intersection of 58th St and Quaker Ave shortly after 3:20 p.m., drawing a response from Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Investigation Unit.
Officers arrived to find 55-year-old Mark Edens, the driver of an SUV, suffering from serious injuries. He was transported to University Medical Center where he later died. Edens’ passenger, 58-year-old Xinchun Un, and the driver of a passenger car, 71-year-old Stephen Clark, both sustained injuries but were not transported.
Investigators report that Edens was driving north on Quaker Ave and was turning south when his SUV collided with Clark’s westbound vehicle in the intersection. Edens, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected after the SUV rolled.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.
Intersection Safety in Texas
Intersections like 58th St and Quaker Ave are among the most common sites for serious and fatal collisions in Texas. The combination of multiple traffic directions, turning movements, and varying speeds creates conditions where a single misjudgment can lead to severe consequences. Data from the Texas Department of Transportation shows that a significant percentage of intersection fatalities involve failure to yield the right-of-way, often compounded by seatbelt non-use.
Seatbelt use remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent ejection and reduce fatal injury in rollover crashes. Public safety campaigns in cities like Lubbock continue to stress the importance of both cautious driving at intersections and consistent seatbelt use, regardless of travel distance. These reminders are especially critical in busy city corridors where traffic volumes are high and cross-traffic movements are frequent.
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