Pedestrian Fatality in Lubbock Crash

A tragic pedestrian accident in northeast Lubbock on November 20, 2024, resulted in the death of one individual and left another hospitalized with moderate injuries. The incident occurred around 7:25 p.m. on Idalou Road, and the Lubbock Police Department's Major Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash, with no details on the driver or contributing factors released yet. In a separate incident in Castro County, a 16-year-old driver failed to yield at an intersection, leading to a crash that killed a passenger and injured four others. The deceased passenger was identified as Celso Garcia-Chingo, who later succumbed to injuries at a hospital. Both incidents highlight the dangers of pedestrian traffic and the significant risks posed by driver negligence, particularly at night and in busy areas.