Kashara Jackson Killed, Two Injured in DUI Crash on South Loop 289 at Slide Road in Lubbock
Lubbock, TX. (August 25, 2021)- 17-year-old Kashara Jackson was killed, and two others were injured in a two-vehicle crash on August 19, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. The accident occurred just before 1:00 a.m. in the area of South Loop 289 and Slide Road. Police reported that the driver of a southbound Ford F-550 collided with a westbound Jeep Grand Cherokee. Kashara, a passenger in the Jeep, was pronounced dead at the scene. 20-year-old Alexus Jackson, the driver of the Jeep, was transported to University Medical Center with moderate injuries. 21-year-old Nathaniel Ruiz was walking along the sidewalk at the time of the accident. He sustained minor injuries from the crash debris. The driver of the Ford fled the scene on foot but was later located. The Ford driver was charged with intoxication manslaughter, failure to stop and render aid and evading arrest. The crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with Alexus Jackson and Nathaniel Ruiz and their families at this time. We wish them a full and speedy recovery.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of Kashara Jackson. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
DUI Accidents in Texas
In 2017, studies show that approximately 13,177 accidents were caused by drunk driving in Texas. As a result of these accidents, approximately 521 people lost their lives and another 1,271 sustained injuries. Accidents almost always result when alcohol is involved because drivers are in less control of their bodies and vehicles, making them more prone to crashing into others.
Families who have lost loved ones in DUI accidents have the right to seek help from an experienced Texas wrongful death lawyer to help them file wrongful death lawsuits. At Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers, we offer those services and have succeeded in helping numerous families win their claims. Contact our office today for a free consultation at 214-777-7777.
Note: The information included in this post was derived from secondary sources and has not been independently confirmed. Any inaccurate information will be corrected immediately after being brought to the site’s attention. If you identify any false information within this story, please inform us immediately so we can adjust the post to contain the most accurate information available surrounding this event.
Disclaimer: The intent of this post is to provide general information to our readers and to help improve the safety and quality of life for those who live in our state. At Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers, we intend to honor those who are victimized in accidents across Texas. We aim to provide up to date information to the public surrounding these incidents in hopes of helping others avoid becoming victims themselves. If anyone is involved in an accident we would like to make sure they know how to respond, should a tragedy occur. Information in this post, should not be considered legal or medical advice. You should seek further assistance from a legal or medical professional if you or a loved one is a victim in an accident. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.