Levelland, TX - One Killed, Another Hurt in Crash on Hwy 114

Levelland, TX (February 27, 2024) - One person was killed and another seriously hurt following a collision outside of Levelland. The accident was reported on Highway 114 that afternoon at around 3:22 p.m. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a crash with injuries. 

When emergency personnel arrived, they found two victims with serious injuries. Local reports indicated that 40-year-old Neecy Reyna of Smyer was driving a car when they attempted to leave a business off the highway. Reyna entered the path of an oncoming pickup truck, and the two vehicles collided. 

Both Reyna and their passenger, later identified as 44-year-old Santa Cruz Reyna Jr., also from Smyer, suffered serious injuries. Both were transported to Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock for treatment. Neecy later succumbed to their injuries. 

The driver of the pickup was treated at the scene by attending medical personnel. No additional information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Car Crashes in Texas

Car accidents can be traumatic events, and they are a reality for many Texans. A total of 550,873 car crashes were reported across the state in 2023. Of these accidents, 166,867 caused injuries, and 4,124 people were killed on Texas roads that year, with 3,727 fatal collisions in total. Surprisingly, the data show that Sunday was one of the deadliest years in the state, accounting for the majority of traffic fatalities that year. You need to be sure that you are ready to fight for your full and fair compensation after a serious collision by partnering with a skilled attorney. 

Losing someone you love is a life-changing event. It can be difficult to process and return to your everyday life after such a profound loss. Many times, grieving families will put off taking legal action entirely as they focus on arranging funerals and burials for the deceased. However, you may be able to take legal action against the at-fault party in order to recover compensation that would have been owed to the victim had they survived the collision. You need to be prepared to take the necessary action to protect your legal rights to ensure that you can pursue justice after a fatal accident. 

Your life is changed forever after a deadly crash, and the at-fault party should be held responsible. The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to get to work on your case to make sure that you can recover lost compensation. Our team of Levelland, Texas wrongful death lawyers is here to help you during this difficult time to make sure that your side of the story is heard and respected. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100.