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Family seeks witness two months after Lubbock man killed in Winkler County hit-and-run
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Luke Johnson , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The victim, a 43-year-old man from Lubbock, was struck by a vehicle after his truck broke down.
A hit-and-run crash in Kermit is still unsolved two months later. The victim, a 43-year-old man from Lubbock, was struck by a vehicle after his truck broke down. His wife is working with investigators to find the driver who fled the scene.
A potential witness, a woman seen at a nearby truck stop, has been identified by investigators. Further information about the crash and the investigation is available from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A hit-and-run crash in Kermit is still unsolved two months later. The victim, a 43-year-old man from Lubbock, was struck by a vehicle after his truck broke down. His wife is working with…
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