Update on Accident Involving ACU Football Team Bus
9/2/2024 3:38:00 PM | Football
The following statement was released by the ACU athletics department on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.
On Saturday, Aug. 31, at approximately 11:30 p.m., one of the charter buses carrying members of the ACU football team and coaching staff was involved in a collision just outside Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock.
According to the Lubbock Police Department, a man driving a pickup truck disregarded traffic directions from officers and struck the front of the bus at the intersection of Marsha Sharp Freeway and University Avenue.
The collision pushed the bus into another vehicle. ACU's team buses left the stadium moments before the crash and were returning to Abilene following the game against Texas Tech.
Four people on the bus were injured and were taken to University Medical Center in Lubbock.
We express our sincere appreciation to the medical staff at UMC, the Lubbock police officers, firefighters and first responders who rushed to take care of our team members, and the Texas Tech athletic department for their willingness to assist our team in any way possible.
We also thank everyone, from our ACU family to others who heard the news, who have and continue to pray for our team and specifically those involved in Saturday's incident.
On Saturday, Aug. 31, at approximately 11:30 p.m., one of the charter buses carrying members of the ACU football team and coaching staff was involved in a collision just outside Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock.
According to the Lubbock Police Department, a man driving a pickup truck disregarded traffic directions from officers and struck the front of the bus at the intersection of Marsha Sharp Freeway and University Avenue.
The collision pushed the bus into another vehicle. ACU's team buses left the stadium moments before the crash and were returning to Abilene following the game against Texas Tech.
Four people on the bus were injured and were taken to University Medical Center in Lubbock.
- Head football coach Keith Patterson was evaluated for pain in his hip and leg and was released soon after. He was back at work in Abilene on Sunday.
- Linebackers coach Conor Dubin was evaluated for a suspected concussion. MRI results came back clear. He was hospitalized Saturday night, Sunday, and was discharged on Monday morning.
- Student-athlete Sam Mason Jr. was evaluated for a cut and a bruise on his head and was released soon after.
- Bus driver Darryl Kelley was evaluated for possible broken ribs, and underwent medical tests which came back clear. He was hospitalized Saturday night, Sunday and was discharged on Monday.
We express our sincere appreciation to the medical staff at UMC, the Lubbock police officers, firefighters and first responders who rushed to take care of our team members, and the Texas Tech athletic department for their willingness to assist our team in any way possible.
We also thank everyone, from our ACU family to others who heard the news, who have and continue to pray for our team and specifically those involved in Saturday's incident.
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