LUBBOCK, Texas — Traffic was diverted after a law enforcement pursuit ended on South Loop 289 on Wednesday evening.
Photos from the scene showed multiple Lubbock County Sherriff’s Office vehicles in the eastbound lanes of the South Loop between University Avenue and Avenue U. One person was taken from the scene in an ambulance.
LCSO said in a press release the suspect was transported to a local hospital “in reference to a dog bite sustained after failing to comply with Law Enforcement.”
EverythingLubbock.com reached out to LCSO for further information. See their press release below for more details.
At approximately 6:28 p.m. March 1, 2023, a Lubbock County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on SE Loop 289 Frontage Road and Ash Ave on a black Kia passenger car for a traffic violation when the driver of the vehicle began to flee from deputies and a pursuit ensued.
The pursuit ended at approximately 6:43 p.m. in the area of S. Loop 289 and Tahoka Exit.
The driver of the vehicle was transported by EMS to a local hospital in reference to a dog bite sustained after failing to comply with Law Enforcement.
The driver will be charged with Evading in a Vehicle, Reckless Driving as well as Resisting Arrest.
This is still an ongoing investigation.
