A man in Lubbock was recently sentenced to nearly two decades in prison for his role in the traffic-related death of 17-year-old Kashara Jackson back in 2021.
Lubbock’s Fatal Car Accident
A judge has finally issued a sentence for Timothy Andrew Gonzalez, 35, for driving while intoxicated that led to the death of a passenger.
According to Everything Lubbock, 21-year-old Nathaniel Ruiz was walking near Slide Road and S. Loop 289 on August 19, 2021, when Gonzalez was approaching in his Ford F-550 truck.
Gonzalez, intoxicated behind the wheel , lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 20-year-old Alexus Jackson when the two crossed paths at an intersection. Kashara Jackson, Alexus’ sister, was in the passenger seat of the Jeep.
The two vehicles collided, killing Kashara Jackson immediately and causing moderate injuries to Alexus.
Failure to Render Aid
Debris from the crash was launched towards Ruiz while he was on foot near the accident. After the crash, Gonzalez failed to stop and render aid, instead deciding to flee northbound on foot…