Lindsey Capers and 2-Year-Old Struck in Pedestrian Collision at West End Shopping Center, Lubbock, TX – January 1, 2026

On January 1, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, Lindsey Capers and her 2-year-old child were struck by a vehicle in the 3000 block of West Loop 289 at the West End Shopping Center. According to Lubbock police, the incident occurred around 3 p.m. as Capers, 29, and her child were leaving a business in the area. Investigators stated that a 60-year-old driver, identified as Robin Ross, turned in front of the business and hit the pedestrians.

The child sustained serious injuries and was transported to Covenant Children’s Hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released further details regarding the extent of the injuries. The collision remains under investigation as officers review the circumstances surrounding the turn and the events leading up to the impact.