Abilene Christian involved in bus accident, 3 injured team members released from hospital
LUBBOCK, TEXAS – AUGUST 31: Head coach Keith Patterson of the Abilene Christian Wildcats shouts from the side line during the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
Chris Vannini
Chris Vannini
Sep 2, 2024
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Abilene Christian football coach Keith Patterson, assistant Conor Dubin and defensive back Sam Mason Jr. were injured in a bus accident involving the team Saturday, the school announced Monday. Patterson and Mason were released from the hospital soon after they were evaluated for their injuries and Dubin, a linebackers coach, was discharged from the hospital Monday, the school said.
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The accident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday after Abilene Christian’s game against Texas Tech. It took place just off Texas Tech’s campus as the team began traveling back to Abilene. Police said a man ignored traffic signals and crashed into the bus, according to a statement from the school. The impact pushed the bus into another vehicle, the school said.
In addition to Patterson, Dubin and Mason, bus driver Darryl Kelley was also injured and taken to University Medical Center in Lubbock.
Patterson was back at work in Abilene on Sunday after he was evaluated for pain in his hip and leg, per the school.
Mason was released after being evaluated for a cut and a bruise on his head, the school said.
Dubin was hospitalized Saturday night and Sunday, and discharged Monday morning after he was evaluated for a suspected concussion, per the school. His MRI results came back clear, the school said.
Kelley was discharged Monday after he was hospitalized Saturday night and Sunday and evaluated for possible broken ribs, per the school. His medical tests came back clear, the school said.
“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,” the school said in a statement Monday. “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.”
KTAB reported that 19-year-old Parker Young was arrested for driving while intoxicated as a result. A search of the Lubbock County jail showed Young was in custody.
Texas Tech won 52-51 on Saturday, stopping an ACU 2-point conversion attempt in overtime
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