Abilene Christian reveals four injured in traffic accident involving team bus after Texas Tech game
The Abilene Christian Wildcats team bus was involved in a traffic accident following the team’s game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday. Now, the school has released a statement regarding the incident.
The accident occurred while the team was still in Lubbock and according to reports, it appears that the bus and a truck were involved in the crash. In the school’s statement on the accident, they noted that there were four injuries, including to a student-athlete.
“Saturday night, a traffic accident occurred involving a bus transporting members of the ACU football team from Lubbock where ACU had played against Texas Tech,” the statement read. “The bus, carrying team members and coaching staff, was en route to Abilene when the accident occurred at the intersection of Marsha Sharp Freeway Fontage Road and University Avenue at approximately 11:45 p.m.”
“As a result of the accident, four individuals received minor injuries — one student-athlete, two coaches and the bus driver. All four were transported to the University Medical Center in Lubbock,” the statement continued. “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 and care.”
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The Lubbock Police Department desk confirmed a 911 call at 11:33 p.m. that was reporting the accident. However, to this point, no other details have been released. That includes no information on what led to the accident.
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Shortly following the accident, Texas Tech also released its own statement.
“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,” the statement read. “Our administration has been in constant contact with ACU’s staff since their departure and will assist wherever needed.”
Earlier in the day, Abilene Christian nearly upset Texas Tech. The FCS program scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to force overtime. Once in overtime, both teams scored a touchdown. However, ACU wasn’t able to convert for its point after, giving the Red Raiders a 52-51 win.
Abilene Christian has another game next Saturday. That’s when the Wildcats will host West Georgia. However, it’s difficult to say if this accident is going to have any impact on that game, particularly the availability of the injured player and coaches.