Elisa Bengoa took a guilty plea on Thursday for Manslaughter. She received 10 years’ probation and community supervision and must spend 60 days in jail.
Previous reports by EverythingLubbock.com stated Bengoa caused a crash on March 13, 2022, after drinking at a local bar.
Bengoa admitted to drinking five shots and five beers before the fatal crash that took the life of 30-year-old Samantha Martinez.
Bengoa told police she had drinks at Cheers Bar on 34th Street and decided to drive home after leaving. She then told police she did not remember driving and did not remember what she hit.
According to a press release, the Lubbock Police Department said Bengoa’s vehicle was traveling westbound on 34th Street when she struck the victim’s vehicle from behind. The suspect’s vehicle then ran into a building in the 4500 block of 34th Street.
Bengoa was transported to University Medical Center with moderate injuries and booked into the Lubbock County Detention Center. Martinez was pronounced dead on the scene.
