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College student killed in crash, driver charged with intoxicated manslaughter
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Jala Washington , as published by NBC DFW
· August 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A driver, age 33, was taken into custody by Cross Roads Police.
A fatal crash occurred on a highway in North Texas, involving multiple vehicles. The incident resulted in the death of a 19-year-old college student. A driver, age 33, was taken into custody by Cross Roads Police.
The student's family is coping with the loss. Feelings of grief and anger are present. The driver was released from jail after a short time.
Further details about the crash and its aftermath are available from local news sources, including the actions taken by law enforcement and the status of the case against the driver.
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Category: safety Published: August 9, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A fatal crash occurred on a highway in North Texas, involving multiple vehicles. The incident resulted in the death of a 19-year-old college student. A driver, age 33, was taken into custody by Cross…
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