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Emergency crews responding to crash involving motorcycle north of Slaton - fox34.com
Emergency crews responded to a motorcycle crash on Highway 84 at FM 1585, just north of Slaton, before 8 a.m.
Injuries had not been reported at the time of initial coverage. Drivers heading that direction should find an alternate route until the scene is cleared.
This is a developing story.
Common questions
Where exactly did the motorcycle crash happen near Slaton?
- The crash happened on Highway 84 at FM 1585, just north of Slaton. That stretch of Highway 84 connects Lubbock to the South Plains, so crashes there can cause significant traffic backups for drivers heading in that direction.
Were there any injuries in the Highway 84 motorcycle crash?
- No injuries had been reported at the time of initial coverage. Whether other vehicles were involved also had not been confirmed. Lubbock County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to the scene, and the story was still developing as of early Tuesday morning.
Should I avoid Highway 84 near Slaton right now?
- Yes, drivers heading that direction are advised to find an alternate route until the scene is cleared. The crash occurred before 8 a.m. Tuesday at FM 1585, and emergency crews were still responding when initial reports came in.
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