3 year old in critical condition after Slaton crash
UPDATE: UMC says the child remains in critical condition as of Monday evening.
Provided by Slaton Police Department
On March 12th, 2016, at approximately 1815 hours (6:15 PM), the Slaton Police Department was dispatched to a traffic crash in the westbound lane of U.S. Hwy 84 just inside the city limits of Slaton.
A Chevrolet Malibu operated by Gabrille Ybarra, 24 year old Slaton resident, collided with a Ford Expedition operated by Angelo Jimenez, 26 year old Slaton resident, in the main lanes of traffic.
The following occupants of Ybarra's vehicle sustained non-incapacitating injuries but were transported to UMC hospital:
Gabrille Ybarra (24)
Robert Garza (7)
Tristian Garza (5)
RJ Garza (5)
The fifth occupant of the vehicle Adavay Garza, 3 year old, sustained incapacitating injuries and was transported by Aerocare to UMC Hospital.
The following occupants of Jimenez's vehicle sustained non-incapacitating injuries but were transported to UMC Hospital:
Jennifer Arguello (30)
Zacharias Jimenez (5)
The operator of the Expedition, Angelo Jimenez was treated and released on scene.
The Slaton Police Department would like to thank the following agencies that responded to assist: Slaton Volunteer Fire Department, University Medical Center Emergency Services, Lubbock County Sheriff's Department and Aerocare
The cause of the crash is still unknown at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with both families while they recover.
