Lubbock, TX – Motorcyclist Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on 48th St

Lubbock, TX (January 5, 2021) – One person was injured in a crash early Tuesday morning that lead to the arrest of 18-year-old Juan Jose Flores. At around 12:45 a.m., on January 5, the Lubbock Police Department responded to the scene of a crash on 48th Street.

Reports from authorities show that a motorcyclist was traveling north in the 4800 block of University Avenue when they were struck by a Dodge Charger, driven by 18-year-old Juan Jose Flores.

The motorcyclist was seriously injured and transported to University Medical Center for the treatment of serious injuries.

Flores fled the scene and struck a parked vehicle near 46th Street. He was later detained and chaired with Failure to Stop and Render Aid and Intoxication Assault. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Motorcycle Accidents in Texas

Approximately 80,000 motorcyclists are harmed in devastating collisions across the United States each year. These vehicles present various challenges for other drivers sharing the road. The fact that motorcycles are smaller and more compact makes them more likely to be missed by reckless drivers. Although motorcyclists can sustain any injuries in a collision, they are more likely to incur broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries. These and other injuries demand medical treatment and have a dramatic impact on the lives of victims.

Not only are motorcyclists forced to deal with substantial physical limitations from their injuries, by the mental and emotional consequences are stacking as well. To add to all of it, towering medical costs can hinder the health and wellbeing of both victims and their families. For this reason, it can greatly benefit victims to seek legal guidance in the aftermath of an accident. Those harmed may be entitled to compensation to help cover the costs they face moving forward. When injuries occur, victims should reach out to an aggressive motorcycle accident attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.

Victims who are harmed in preventable accidents should be able to hold wrongdoers accountable for their actions. Various legal options available in the civil realm enable those harmed to hold negligent and reckless drivers accountable for their actions. Not only does pursuing legal options help those harmed get justice, but it can help set precedence for what kind of actions will not be tolerated on roads throughout the area. For over two and a half decades, Rasansky Law Firm’s personal injury attorneys in Texas have worked diligently to help victims harmed in auto accidents recover. Our team provides aggressive representation to victims to ensure wrongdoers are held accountable. Victims deserve the maximum amount of compensation available for medical treatment and various other damages, which is what we are dedicated to helping them receive. Contact our law firm today at (214) 617-1816 to meet with our injury accident attorneys in Texas to discuss legal options available for your case.

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Disclaimer: As a member of the Dallas community, Rasansky Law Firm’s goal is to improve the safety of all residents in the great state of Texas. While we are extremely saddened by the accidents we report on, we hope that through knowledge of these accidents, individuals will exercise caution in order to avoid similar accidents in the future. These reports are not solicitations for business and the information included herein should not be taken as medical or legal advice. We hope for the quickest recovery for those involved in these accidents.