Wrong-way driver caused overnight crash, LPD says

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Wrong-way driver caused overnight crash, LPD says

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By Matt Ernst

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LUBBOCK, Texas -

Update:

The LPD Accident Investigation team has released new details on an overnight wreck that sent one person to the hospital in critical condition.

According to LPD, a Chevrolet Suburban that appeared to be heading eastbound in the westbound lanes of 3300 N. Loop 289 collided with a westbound Buick in the left hand lane.

The driver of the Suburban, Kara Sue Melton, 48, refused treatment for minor injuries and the driver of the Buick, Brandon Lamar Johnson, 31, was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

There was a bad wreck on North Loop 289 just west of University Avenue early Tuesday morning. It involved a car and an SUV.

Investigators are still piecing together details. It appears one of the vehicles was driving the wrong way. At least one of the drivers has critical injuries.