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Texas DPS Trooper seriously injured, driver killed in head-on crash in West Texas
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Amber Kite , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Authorities have confirmed the incident involved a pickup truck and a Department of Public Safety vehicle.
A serious collision occurred in West Texas, resulting in one fatality. Authorities have confirmed the incident involved a pickup truck and a Department of Public Safety vehicle. S.
Highway 67, in Brewster County. A trooper was hurt badly in the accident. Further information about the head-on crash is available from local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston.
Details about the incident are being reported by authorities, who have stated that one driver was killed and a trooper was seriously injured in the crash on Tuesday morning.
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Category: safety Published: June 24, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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