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Late-night Lubbock pursuit leads to felony arrest, multiple charges - EverythingLubbock.com
Simon Garcia, 29, was finally arrested following an August 14 high-speed chase that tore through central Lubbock and ended in a wreck near Quaker Avenue.
Garcia received medical clearance at a local hospital after the wreck, but authorities have now caught up with him. This incident put a lot of people going home or working late around downtown and the Marsha Sharp in danger that Tuesday night.
It shows the real risks our Lubbock County deputies face when a routine stop turns into a dangerous pursuit across our streets.
Garcia now faces felony evading arrest, a charge that could put him behind bars for years, all stemming from a refusal to stop right by our university.
Common questions
Who was arrested after the Lubbock high-speed chase?
- Simon Garcia, 29, was arrested following a high-speed chase through central Lubbock on August 14. Authorities caught up with him after he received medical clearance at a local hospital following the wreck.
When did the high-speed chase occur in Lubbock?
- The high-speed chase in Lubbock occurred on the night of August 14. Sheriff's deputies initially tried to stop Garcia's vehicle around 10:53 p.m., leading to the pursuit through the city.
Where did the high-speed chase take place in Lubbock?
- The chase began near University Avenue and 9th Street, close to the Texas Tech campus. It proceeded north on University, then west on the Marsha Sharp Freeway, ending in a crash near the Quaker Avenue exit ramp.
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