Lubbock, TX (March 29, 2026) – A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper and an SUV driver were hurt on March 28 after a crash at 19th Street and University Avenue in Lubbock. Officials said the trooper was traveling south on University Avenue while pursuing a speeding vehicle when the patrol unit entered the intersection and was struck on the passenger side by an SUV coming from the east.
Emergency units took both the trooper and the SUV driver to UMC with minor injuries. A 2-year-old child riding in the SUV was not hurt. Both injured people were later released from the hospital.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, and additional details may be released as they become available.
We are thinking of those injured as they continue to recover.
What Is Usually Reviewed After an Intersection Crash Involving an Emergency Vehicle?
After an intersection crash involving an emergency vehicle, early reviews often focus on traffic movement from each direction, the point of impact, and whether both vehicles entered the intersection at the same time. Investigators also commonly look at lane positions, vehicle speed, and how the crash affected the passenger or driver side of each vehicle.
Roadway factors may also help provide context. Traffic lights, visibility, weather, and surrounding traffic patterns can all help explain how an accident unfolded. When a child is present in one of the vehicles, seat placement and restraint use may also become part of the overall review. Hospital updates can further clarify the extent of minor or more serious injuries after the initial reports.
