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O’Donnell teen killed, multiple others injured in wrong-way crash in Lynn County
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk Chelsea Collinsworth , as published by KCBD News
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident involved two vehicles and resulted in the death of a 17-year-old from O'Donnell.
A fatal crash occurred in Lynn County on Saturday night. The incident involved two vehicles and resulted in the death of a 17-year-old from O'Donnell. Injuries were also reported, with several people taken to a hospital in Lubbock for treatment.
The crash is under investigation, with details available from the authorities. A Nissan and a Ford were the vehicles involved in the collision. Further information about the crash and the conditions of the injured parties can be found through local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: KCBD News Reading time: 1 min
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