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\nDPS Investigates Lubbock Big Rig Crash\n<\/p>\n
Lubbock, TX (February 26, 2026) \u2013 45-year-old Rolan Tomlison of Brownfield was killed in a US 62 collision Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n
DPS<\/a> officers stated that a big rig driven by a 74-year-old Lubbock man was traveling southwest on the freeway has turned into a crossover attempting to turn northeast.<\/p>\n The big rig stalled in the northeast-bound lanes, Tomlison\u2019s vehicle then collided with the front right of the trailer.<\/p>\n Tomlison got pinned under the rear of the big rig and died at the scene.<\/p>\n Officers are investigating.<\/p>\n Sweet Lawyers extend their deepest condolences to\u00a0Rolan Tomlison\u2018s family and loved ones during this difficult time.<\/p>\n How a Wrongful Death Claim Can Help Families<\/p>\n The sudden loss of a loved one in a fatal traffic collision brings not only emotional pain but also unexpected financial challenges. Funeral expenses, medical bills, and lost income can quickly become overwhelming. A wrongful death claim can provide vital legal and financial support while holding the responsible party accountable.<\/p>\n Filing a wrongful death claim can help families recover compensation for:<\/p>\n Funeral and burial costs Whether the accident was caused by distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding, or a defective vehicle, pursuing legal action ensures the at-fault party is held responsible. This process not only seeks justice for your loved one but can also raise awareness about dangerous behaviors that may prevent similar tragedies in the future.<\/p>\n While no amount of money can replace a loved one, a wrongful death claim can provide families with a sense of closure, knowing that accountability has been sought and justice pursued.<\/p>\n With over 40 years of experience in wrongful death and personal injury law,\u00a0Sweet Lawyers<\/a>\u00a0has guided countless families through the legal process with compassion and expertise. Our attorneys handle every step of the case\u2014investigating the accident, gathering evidence, negotiating with insurance companies, and advocating in court if necessary\u2014so you can focus on healing.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t have to navigate this difficult time alone. Contact Sweet Lawyers today for a free, confidential consultation to explore your legal options.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcde Call\u00a0(800) 674-7852<\/a>\u00a0or click\u00a0here\u00a0<\/a>to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DPS Investigates Lubbock Big Rig Crash Lubbock, TX (February 26, 2026) \u2013 45-year-old Rolan Tomlison of Brownfield was…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":183412,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[168,170,169],"class_list":["post-183411","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-lubbock","tag-lubbock","tag-lubbock-headlines","tag-lubbock-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183411","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=183411"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/183411\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/183412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=183411"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=183411"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=183411"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Medical expenses related to the deceased\u2019s final care
Lost wages and future financial support
Emotional suffering and loss of companionship<\/p>\n