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Family seeks witness two months after Lubbock man killed in Winkler County hit-and-run
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk Luke Johnson , as published by KCBD News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man's vehicle had broken down, and he was walking when struck by a vehicle.
A fatal hit-and-run incident occurred in Kermit, involving a Lubbock man. The man's vehicle had broken down, and he was walking when struck by a vehicle. The driver of that vehicle fled the scene.
The incident happened at night, which has made investigation challenging. A nearby truck stop has cameras, but they do not cover the area where the incident occurred. Further information about the incident and investigation can be found through Texas DPS or local news sources, including details about potential witnesses and the ongoing investigation.
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Category: safety Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KCBD News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fatal hit-and-run incident occurred in Kermit, involving a Lubbock man. The man's vehicle had broken down, and he was walking when struck by a vehicle. The driver of that vehicle fled the scene…
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