Community Mourns Loss Of Beloved Sigma Chi Member

Texas Tech Student Justin Turner Dies in Accident

Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Sigma Chi Member

Lubbock, TX - September 28, 2023

The Texas Tech University community is mourning the tragic loss of student Justin Turner, who passed away on September 27, 2023, after succumbing to injuries sustained in an accident.

Turner, a 21-year-old native of the Fort Worth area, was a dedicated and active member of the Texas Tech Sigma Chi chapter. According to the Lubbock Police Department, Turner was struck by a vehicle early Wednesday morning.

In a statement released by the Turner family, they expressed their profound grief and gratitude for the outpouring of support from the community. They described Justin as a "bright, loving, and compassionate young man who will be deeply missed by all who knew him."

A memorial service for Justin Turner will be held on Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Texas Tech University Student Union Building. A GoFundMe campaign has also been set up to help support the Turner family during this difficult time.

The entire Texas Tech community extends its sincerest condolences to the Turner family, friends, and Sigma Chi brothers during this time of loss.