Brian King Killed, Daniel Martinez, Megan Kmiec Injured in Car Accident near Slaton, TX
UPDATE (August 27, 2025): Additional details from authorities identified the two people injured in the crash as Daniel Martinez and Megan Kmiec.
Lubbock County, TX — August 15, 2025, Brian King was killed and two were injured after a car accident which happened around 4:00 a.m. on US Highway 84.
Authorities say that the incident took place between Lubbock and Slaton at the intersection of US 84 and County Road 3100/Verbena Avenue.
Investigators reported that 51-year-old Brian King was in a vehicle going along the highway. That vehicle may have been on the wrong side of the road, said official, when it crashed with an oncoming pickup. Due to the collision, Brian King reportedly was killed.
Reports say that two people from the pickup had apparently non-life-threatening injuries. No other details about the crash can be confirmed at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
People often see claims of someone being on the wrong side of the road, and they jump to conclusions. Like any crash, however, it's important to consider extenuating possible factors. This may have been the result of fatigue, poor lighting, a lack of proper signage, or just a mistake from someone unfamiliar with the area.
Is it more likely for a crash with details like this to involve alcohol? Of course—in fact it's the common result of people unlawfully over-served by bars or other alcohol providers, meaning there could be a local establishment responsible for contributing to this deadly crash. Is that something authorities have on their radar?
I bring this up not to add to any speculation but rather to highlight that official investigations aren't always motivated to actually get the full story. While families are left wondering what happened, authorities sometimes just want to place blame. By demanding more thorough investigations, however, there can be steps to push assumptions aside and actually let the evidence speak for itself. Whatever story that may tell, the important thing is for the victims and families involved to know they're not being left in the dark.
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