Last night, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at approximately 5:05 p.m., patrol officers responded to a report of a vehicle crash with serious injuries at 34th Street and Ironton Ave.
A red 2013 Kia Soul was northbound on Ironton Ave and failed to yield the right of way to a 2012 Ford Explorer traveling eastbound. The driver of the Kia, Ronnie Hunt – 48 was transported to UMC where he later died. The driver of the Ford Explorer suffered moderate injuries and was treated and released at the scene.
The Lubbock Police Accident Investigation Team was called to the scene and is investigating the crash.
(Press release from Lubbock Police Department)