LUBBOCK, Texas — Joe Martinez, of Brownfield, is feeling lucky to be alive after a Friday crash on Highway 87.
A family friend of Martinez, Rick Andrada, spoke to EverythingLubbock.com more about the crash.
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Martinez was driving on Highway 87 outside of Big Spring, traveling to San Antonio for the weekend amid high winds throughout the region. Due to the low visibility from the high winds and blowing dirt, Martinez didn’t see traffic ahead and clipped the back of a box car with his vehicle.
Thankfully, Martinez was okay after the crash. He did not have any broken bones or internal bleeds, just minor aches and pains, according to Andrada…