4 O’Donnell ISD Students Injured in Crash on FM 2053 and Highway 87 [Lubbock, TX]

Police Investigate Crash on FM 2053 and Highway 87 in Lubbock

Lubbock, TX (August 28, 2025) – Four students sustained injuries in a crash on FM 2053 and Highway 87. 

A crash involving four O’Donnell ISD students occurred during lunchtime on Thursday, leaving three of the juveniles with serious injuries, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene. One student was airlifted to a medical facility, while EMS transported two others to the hospital. 

The fourth student sustained minor injuries and did not require hospitalization.

By Thursday evening, O’Donnell ISD confirmed in a statement that one of the injured students had already been released from the hospital.

In light of the incident, school officials canceled the junior varsity football game that was scheduled for Thursday night.

The crash remains under investigation, and no additional details about the cause have been released.

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The crash that injured four O’Donnell ISD students during Thursday’s lunch break is a chilling reminder of how quickly tragedy can strike.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, three of the juveniles sustained serious injuries—with one airlifted and two transported by ambulance.

A fourth student suffered minor injuries and did not require hospitalization. School officials later confirmed that one student was released from the hospital that evening, and the JV football game was canceled out of respect.

At Sweet Lawyers, our hearts go out to these students, their families, and the entire O’Donnell community. No parent should receive a call saying their child has been injured—especially during school hours.

While medical professionals work to ensure these students recover physically, we know that emotional, psychological, and financial impacts often follow.

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