Pedestrian Killed in Lubbock Accident
The pedestrian has been identified as Rosalinda Gonzalez, 40, of Lubbock, who died Thursday morning after a Monday evening crash on East Rice Street.
Candice BondRosalinda Gonzalez, 40, of Lubbock, has died from injuries she suffered in a pedestrian crash involving a semi-truck on East Rice Street in Lubbock on October 26, according to the Lubbock Police Department.
What Happened on East Rice Street
The crash happened on Monday evening. The Lubbock Police Department said Gonzalez was holding onto the side of a semi-truck cab while the 35-year-old driver took it south on North Oak Avenue. Police said she fell from the truck when it turned east onto East Rice Street. Police said officers found her seriously hurt in the 1300 block of East Rice Street. Police confirmed she died Thursday morning.
What the Major Crash Unit Is Reviewing
Police said the department's Major Crash Unit is looking into what happened. Police have not announced any charges. No crash report has been made public.
Police often ask witnesses to come forward in the days after a crash. Even a small detail from someone who saw it can help fill in the picture.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Texas usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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