6-year-old faces long recovery after fatal head-on crash near Lubbock

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Lubbock, Texas
FM 1585
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Lubbock Texas in Lubbock, Texas: A fatal head‐on crash occurred on FM 1585 just west of Highway 62 near Lubbock, Texas. The 49‐year‐old driver, Joseph Ellis, collided with a pickup in the opposite lane, killing both him and his passenger; a six‐year‐old boy was seriously injured and taken to UMC for treatment.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joseph Ellis Driver Fatal
Gina Ganaway Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

6-year-old faces long recovery after fatal head-on crash near Lubbock

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