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2 college sophomores dead, 7 injured after car strikes cyclists on training ride
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Josh Jarnagin , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A 69-year-old man was arrested in connection with the crash and is facing charges including vehicle homicide and aggravated assault. A car crash resulted in the deaths of two college sophomores who were part of a university cycling team.
A car crash resulted in the deaths of two college sophomores who were part of a university cycling team. The crash also injured seven others. The incident involved a car and a group of bicyclists on a training ride. A 69-year-old man was arrested in connection with the crash and is facing charges including vehicle homicide and aggravated assault.
The crash occurred on a state route at an intersection with a creek road. Two people died at the scene. Several others were taken to a hospital for treatment.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including information about the charges faced by the arrested individual and the status of the injured cyclists.
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Category: safety Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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