One seriously injured after semi breaks guardrail on I-27

A 61-year-old semi-truck driver was hospitalized with serious injuries early October 16 after his vehicle crashed through a guard rail on I-27 in Lubbock while attempting to avoid debris.
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amy Anderson, as published by EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · · 1 min read

A 61-year-old semi-truck driver was hospitalized with serious injuries early October 16 after his vehicle crashed through a guard rail on I-27 in Lubbock while attempting to avoid debris.

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A man has died from injuries sustained in a late September vehicle collision in South Lubbock after a driver reportedly ran a stop sign.
EverythingLubbock (KAMC+KLBK) · Oct 16, 2026

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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One person is hospitalized after a semi-truck crashed overnight in north Lubbock County. Just after midnight, Lubbock police were called to a crash with injuries near I-27 and Keuka Street. Upon arrival, officers found 61-year-old Russell Mabry trapped ins...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech University’s Homecoming week is underway, leading up to Saturday’s Homecoming football game against Arizona State at Galaxy Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Student Union & Activities released the full Homecoming 2026 Schedule of Events , running Oct. 12-17...
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Patrick Bradley was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for shooting at a family member of a homicide victim during a 2023 incident in Lubbock, Texas....
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LUBBOCK, Texas— A grandfather’s lifelong comic collection could soon feature his own grandson. Nine-year-old Walker is competing in the Stan Lee Foundation’s Super Kid contest for a chance to star in a limited-edition comic book and take home $25,000. Walker’s grandfather, Mike K...
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LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Due to ongoing water line repairs, Mahon Library will remain closed Friday, October 16.
KCBD News · Oct 16, 2026

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LUBBOCK, TX (KAMC) – KAMC Forecaster Larry Rodriguez has your Tuesday morning weather update for September 29, 2026. Today's High - 59° Tonight's Low - 34° Today: The coolest day, so far this season, is expected Friday. Temperatures will range from the middle to upper 50. Winds w...
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LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Unit are investigating in the 8400 block of North Interstate 27, near the intersection of FM 1294. The main lanes of Interstate 27 have been re-opened however the southbound access road remains closed Friday morning. L...
EverythingLubbock Local · Oct 16, 2026