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87-year-old man killed in Garza County crash
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chelsea Collinsworth , as published by KCBD News
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway An 87-year-old man's vehicle was struck by another car.
A fatal crash occurred in Garza County. An 87-year-old man's vehicle was struck by another car. He was taken to a hospital in Lubbock for treatment but did not survive.
The crash happened at an intersection involving a passenger car and a Chevy Suburban. The driver of the suburban and its passengers were not hurt. Further information about the incident is available from KCBD News, including details about the events leading up to the crash and the people involved.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 3, 2026 ·
Source: KCBD News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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