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Texas DPS Trooper seriously injured, driver killed in head-on crash in West Texas
By Amber Kite at FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was seriously injured and a pickup truck driver was killed Tuesday morning in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 67 in Brewster County, authorities said.
Key takeaway Highway 67 in Brewster County, authorities said.
Why this matters in Westlake News
The serious injury of a Texas DPS trooper in a head-on crash in West Texas serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by law enforcement officers on a daily basis. Although the incident occurred outside of the West Lake Hills area, it has implications for local residents who often travel to western parts of the state. U.S. Highway 67, the site of the crash, is a major route that connects the Austin area to West Texas, and many locals may have driven on this road. The incident also highlights the need for continued vigilance on rural highways, where the risk of fatal crashes can be higher due to factors such as speed and lack of lighting. As the community in West Lake Hills learns more about this incident, they may want to consider the safety of their own roads and the role that law enforcement plays in keeping them safe.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was seriously injured and a pickup truck driver was killed Tuesday morning in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 67 in Brewster County, authorities said.
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