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13-year-old driver taken into custody after stolen vehicle pursuit, crash in Lubbock
By KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A 13-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger were taken into custody Sunday afternoon after a stolen vehicle pursuit ended in a crash on the South Loop 289 westbound access road.A Lubbock Police officer spotted the stolen vehicle near 40th Street and Avenue X just afte...
Key takeaway A Lubbock Police officer spotted the stolen vehicle near 40th Street and Avenue X just after 2:10 p.
Why this matters in The Midland
The incident in Lubbock involving a 13-year-old driver and a stolen vehicle pursuit raises concerns about juvenile delinquency and vehicle theft in the Permian Basin area. Midland residents may wonder if similar incidents could occur locally, given the region's shared law enforcement challenges and geographic proximity to Lubbock. The fact that a 13-year-old was driving a stolen vehicle and led police on a pursuit suggests a need for increased awareness and prevention efforts in local communities. As the Lubbock Police Department's Major Crash Unit investigates this incident, Midland authorities may also review their own strategies for addressing juvenile crime and vehicle theft. The incident's outcome, including the moderate injuries sustained by the juveniles, serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of reckless behavior and the importance of collaborative law enforcement efforts across the region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A 13-year-old driver and a 15-year-old passenger were taken into custody Sunday afternoon after a stolen vehicle pursuit ended in a crash on the South Loop 289 westbound access road.A Lubbock Police officer spotted the stolen vehicle near 40th Street and Avenue X just afte...
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