Isabel Torres Seriously Injured in Lubbock Semi-Truck Collision – November 4, 2025

On November 4, 2025, Isabel Torres, 53, sustained serious injuries in a vehicular collision in east Lubbock, Texas. The incident occurred shortly before 6:45 a.m. on the 7000 block of Southeast Drive near Loop 289. According to police reports, Torres was operating a pickup truck traveling southeast when she was struck head-on by a semi-truck driven by 64-year-old David Chavera, who had crossed into oncoming traffic.

Both drivers were transported to local medical facilities for treatment; Torres was taken to University Medical Center while Chavera was taken to Covenant Medical Center. The Lubbock Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, and details regarding fault and contributing factors remain under review.