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.<\/p>\n
Lubbock’s Fatal Car Accident<\/p>\n
A judge has finally issued a sentence for Timothy Andrew Gonzalez, 35<\/a>, for driving while intoxicated that led to the death of a passenger.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a02024 Lubbock County Crash Totals Saw Drop from 2023<\/a><\/p>\n According to Everything Lubbock<\/a>, 21-year-old Nathaniel Ruiz\u00a0was walking near Slide Road and S. Loop 289 on August 19, 2021, when Gonzalez was approaching in his Ford F-550 truck.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Gonzalez, intoxicated behind the wheel, lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 20-year-old Alexus Jackson<\/a> when the two crossed paths at an intersection. Kashara Jackson, Alexus’ sister, was\u00a0in the passenger seat of the Jeep.<\/p>\n The two vehicles collided, killing Kashara Jackson immediately and causing moderate injuries to Alexus.<\/p>\n Failure to Render Aid<\/p>\n Debris from the crash was launched towards\u00a0Ruiz while he was on foot near the accident. After the crash, Gonzalez failed to stop and render aid<\/a>, instead deciding to flee northbound on foot.<\/p>\n Gonzalez was eventually taken into custody behind a fitness building nearby.<\/p>\n Read More:\u00a0Lubbock, Texas, Gets an ‘F’ for Crime\u2014See Why<\/a><\/p>\n The pedestrian, Ruiz, was also treated for minor injuries from the debris striking him following the crash.<\/p>\n Timothy Andrew Gonzalez was sentenced to 18 years in prison<\/a> after pleading guilty to causing the crash that killed Kashara Jackson while drunk.<\/p>\n Lubbock Car Accidents 2025<\/p>\n This tragedy on Lubbock roads is not the only instance of severe car accidents in the city.<\/p>\n