Lubbock Woman Faces Intoxication Manslaughter Charge After Fatal Crash

LUBBOCK, TX- A Lubbock woman has been arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after a two-vehicle crash that left one woman dead.

According to the Lubbock Police Department, at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Lubbock Police responded to a major crash involving two vehicles at the 4400 block of 34th Street.

Elisa Bengoa, 43, was driving behind Samantha Martinez, 30, westbound on 34th Street. Bengoa’s vehicle crashed into the rear of Martinez’s vehicle then ran into a building near Salem Avenue.

Martinez’s vehicle continued moving until it came to a stop in the intersection of 34th Street and Salem Avenue.

Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene and Bengoa was taken to University Medical Center by ambulance for moderate injuries.

Bengoa was interviewed by police where it was learned that she had been drinking at “Cheers Bar”, which is located several blocks away from the crash. Benga had 5 beers, 3 tequila shots, and 2 "Jack Fire" shots and did not remember driving or what she crashed into.

Elisa Bengoa was arrested, faces an intoxication manslaughter charge, and is being held in Lubbock County Detention Center on $100,000.00 bond.