Lubbock, TX - Two Killed in DUI Crash at Milwaukee Ave & TX-327 Spur

Lubbock, TX (March 30, 2024) - On Wednesday, March 27, two people were killed following a crash involving an alleged drunk driver in the Lubbock area. The deadly crash was reported at the intersection of TX-327 Spur and Milwaukee Avenue late that night at around 10 p.m. Local reports indicated that a passenger car and a sport utility vehicle collided at the scene. 

Local sources revealed that 20-year-old Blake Garza was driving a passenger car headed eastbound at the 6500 block of Spur 327. Garza collided with a southbound SUV on Milwaukee driven by 30-year-old Anthony Washington. A passenger in Garza’s vehicle, 18-year-old Naomi Harry, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Garza was transported to University Medical Center in critical condition where she later succumbed to his injuries. 

Washington suffered minor injuries and was later arrested. He is currently facing two counts of intoxication manslaughter and one count of resisting arrest. No further updates are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time.

Deadly DUI Crashes in Texas

Texas is among the five states in the United States with the greatest percentage of crashes involving intoxicated drivers. Driving after drinking is never a wise decision. It is extremely negligent and results in thousands of preventable fatalities every year. In terms of DUI-related collisions in the state, 2021 was particularly bad. There were 5,261 reported crashes involving intoxicated drivers across the state just that year. A total of 1,029 people lost their lives as a result of these collisions. This means that there will be a fatal drunk driving collision nearly every 8.5 hours. It is hard to get your life back together after a devastating crash, and it is even harder when someone close to you is unexpectedly killed. To optimize your recovery, it is always in your best advantage to work with an experienced lawyer.

Families are frequently left to handle any resulting damages after a deadly crash, which can be challenging to do on their own. Dealing with these losses on top of the likely ongoing sadness you are experiencing can seem overwhelming. During this difficult time, you need to make sure you are prepared to take the necessary steps to protect your rights. You can pursue a compelling wrongful death claim with the assistance of a Texas personal injury attorney who has a proven track record of helping surviving family members.

It is important that you are able to work with a trained Lubbock wrongful death lawyer after a deadly car accident. You should not be held financially responsible for another driver’s reckless behavior. The experienced legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to get to work on your case to maximize your recovery. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our offices today at 214-651-6100.