Man released on bond for DWI charge following crash with ACU bus in Lubbock
One person was arrested, charged with a count of driving while intoxicated after police say he crashed his truck into the Abilene Christian University football team bus, injuring four people on Saturday night following ACU's matchup with Texas Tech.
Parker Young, 19, was booked early Sunday into the Lubbock County Detention Center, but had been released on bond by Tuesday, according to jail records. All four people on the bus who were injured, including two coaches, the driver and a student athlete, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and expected to recover, according to a statement from ACU.
According to Lubbock police, at 11:33 p.m., officers were helping direct traffic at the Marsha Sharp Freeway and University Avenue intersection as the ACU team's bus was leaving Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock after playing against Texas Tech.
That is when investigators believe a vehicle driven by Young, traveling south on University, disregarded traffic direction and collided with the bus. This forced the bus into another vehicle in the left turn lane, attempting to head north.
According to LPD, four individuals from the bus were transported to University Medical Center with moderate injuries. According to a statement from ACU football posted on social media.
ACU released a statement late Sunday updating the status of those who were injured.
● Head football coach Keith Patterson was evaluated for pain in his hip and leg and was released soonafter. He was back at work in Abilene on Sunday.● Linebackers coach Conor Dubin was evaluated for a suspected concussion. MRI results came backclear. He was hospitalized Saturday night, Sunday, and is expected to be discharged Monday morning.● Student-athlete Sam Mason Jr. was evaluated for a cut and a bruise on his head and was releasedsoon after.● Bus driver Darryl Kelley was evaluated for possible broken ribs, and underwent medical tests whichcame back clear. He was hospitalized Saturday night, Sunday and is expected to be discharged onMonday around noon.
"We are grateful to Texas Tech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt, their team physician, Dr. Michael Phy, and all of the first responders for their assistance," reads the statement from ACU.
Young was transported to the Lubbock County Detention Center, where he was charged with DWI.
Early Sunday morning, Texas Tech Athletics released the following statement about the crash:
"The thoughts and prayers of Red Raider Nation are with our friends at ACU and those who may have been injured in tonight's accident. Our administration has been in constant contact with ACU's staff since their departure and will assist wherever needed."
No other details have been released.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Abilene Christian University football bus crashes after Texas Tech game
