Texas Tech University issued an alert about the reported assault, which involved two students who accepted the ride from unknown individuals. The university has not released additional details about where the students were picked up or where the assault happened.
Investigators are still trying to determine who was driving the truck and who else was involved. Anyone who recognizes the vehicle or has information could be key to the active investigation.
For students at Texas Tech, this is a reminder that getting into a vehicle with strangers carries real risk, even when it feels like a quick, easy favor.