A bus crash involving the Abilene Christian football team after its game against Texas Tech on Saturday injured four people, including three team members, the university announced Sunday.
The accident happened at 11:45 p.m. near the Texas Tech campus as the team was traveling back to Abilene, about an hour’s drive from Lubbock. A 19-year-old man ignored traffic signals and crashed into the bus, according to KTAB in Lubbock.
“Four individuals sustained minor injuries: a student-athlete, two coaches and the bus driver,” the school said in a statement. All four were transported to University Medical Center in Lubbock. “We are grateful to Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt, their team physician Dr. Michael Physician and all first responders for their assistance and care.”
KTAB reported that 19-year-old Parker Young was arrested for driving under the influence. A search of the Lubbock County Jail revealed that Young was in custody.
Texas Tech won 52-51 after stopping an ACU 2-point conversion attempt in overtime.
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