Back 2 School Driving

Thanks, Donnie, for the picture. It's sad to see a nice car like this getting wrecked, but this is evidence that the influx of Texas Tech students in the late summer brings about many new wrecks on Lubbock's dangerous streets.

Aaaand Another Reason Y Txting 'n' Driving is Bad

y u sholdn't txt n drive

I've been out of town for 8 weeks for the summer, and the day after I get back I witness this. The guy driving the midnight blue Beamer really did a number on his car. Unfortunately, the close-up pic didn't come out well, as this was taken at 7:45.

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No Mas Tequila Por Favor!

I'm beginning to think that the 4th & Frankford intersection is a dangerous one. This must be the third wreck I've seen in this spot. This happened today around 8:00 A.M. by a young gangsta-looking Hispanic male. Is it me, or does this look like it was done on purpose? He couldn't have hit that pole more squarely! There weren't any other cars involved, so what do you think happened?

A) He was falling asleep (who is awake at this ungodly hour, anyway? I mean really.)
B) He was hungover (after all, isn't everyone who's anyone recovering on Friday mornings?)
C) He wished he had a new ride (driving a truck in Lubbock, how original!)
D) He was attempting suicide after Ke$ha came on the radio (who wouldn't?!)

I'd go with "all of the above" myself.

Mall Madness, Part 2

Here's a photo of another wreck taken by a friend of mine on the Loop just west of Slide Rd (the mall). Happened a few days ago. I wouldn't ever think of driving any small-sized car in Lubbock out of concern for my safety! ESPECIALLY not a barbie car like a Mazda Miata...that thing couldn't stand up against the gusting winds of Lubbock without getting blown away!

What Happned Here?

I have no idea what happened to this car, which was hit on S Loop 289 at the Marsha Sharp exit (there was another wreck at this exact location, featured on this blog here). You can see the driver and passenger standing with a cop on the right, looking on at their poor car. If I were any of you reading this, I'd be extra careful when driving in this area next time!