Driver crashes into Lubbock home; resident hospitalized, dog reported missing
A Lubbock woman who was inside her home when a vehicle ran into the residence is recovering at University Medical Center with multiple broken bones and fears for her missing 7-month-old dog. The house, located in the Parkway-Cherrypoint area, has since been broken into by people reported to be squatting while the homeowner remains confined to a hospital bed.
According to Lubbock police and the victim’s account to local media, the crash occurred when a 40-year-old driver, identified by police as Dorthia Robinson, lost control of her vehicle and struck the home where Antionette White was inside watching television with her dog, Brett.
“Everything was black, it was just nothing,” White said of the moments after the impact. “Everything was invisible. I heard my dog bark, I couldn’t see what was in front of me. Everything disappeared again, everything was white, like snow.”
White suffered a broken leg and a broken right clavicle. She is currently at UMC and is expected to move to South Plains Rehab to relearn how to walk and regain mobility, according to the account. White credited hospital staff at UMC as a major source of motivation through recovery.
Missing pet and security concerns
Beyond her physical injuries, White is distraught over her missing long-hair German Shepherd puppy, Brett, who was about 7 months old. She said she last saw Brett inside the home before the crash and has since been searching and asking the community for help finding the dog.
Compounding those losses, White said the damaged home has already been targeted by people attempting to inhabit the property. Windows were reportedly broken to gain entry while White remained hospitalized.
- Injuries: broken leg, broken right clavicle
- Pet missing: Brett, 7-month-old long-hair German Shepherd
- Suspected squatting: windows broken and entry gained while resident hospitalized
Community response and how to help
White — who recently came out of cancer remission and is grieving the loss of two children — said she normally does not ask for help but is turning to the Lubbock community now, saying, “I’ve struggled alone and I can’t struggle alone anymore. I need any and everything.”
Local organizers have set up a GoFundMe campaign to assist with medical expenses and rebuilding efforts. The fundraiser is intended to help cover immediate medical costs, therapy and repairs to the home damaged in the crash.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Resident | Hospitalized at UMC — moving to South Plains Rehab |
| Injuries | Broken leg, broken right clavicle |
| Pet | Missing (7-month-old German Shepherd, "Brett") |
| Property | Damaged; reported break-ins/squatting |
Police have identified the driver involved in the crash but details about charges, impairment or additional measures taken by law enforcement were not included in the initial report. More information from Lubbock police would clarify whether criminal or traffic charges were filed and what steps neighbors should take to secure properties after similar incidents.
For neighbors in the Parkway-Cherrypoint area, the incident raises practical questions about how to protect homes after a sudden vacancy and how quickly to report and respond to suspected trespassing. Local property owners and tenants are advised to contact police immediately if they see suspicious activity and to document damage for both law enforcement and insurance purposes.
This story is developing. NEXO RADAR will update readers with confirmed details from law enforcement and White’s family as they become available. Anyone with information about Brett’s whereabouts or the incident is asked to contact Lubbock police.
