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Pecos homeowner says he was feet away when driver crashed through his wall and fled
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Tamlyn Price, Luke Johnson , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The homeowner, Donald Bippes, was nearby when the crash happened, about 10 feet away from the impact.
A driver crashed into a home in Pecos, Texas, and fled the scene. m. The homeowner, Donald Bippes, was nearby when the crash happened, about 10 feet away from the impact.
The crash caused significant damage to the home, with debris scattered around the area where Bippes was seated. By the time he fully woke up and realized what had happened, the driver had already left. Further details about the incident, including the investigation and any potential leads, are available from the Pecos Police Department and local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A driver crashed into a home in Pecos, Texas, and fled the scene. The incident occurred early on June 27, around 5:00 a.m. The homeowner, Donald Bippes, was nearby when the crash happened, about 10…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 7, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Tamlyn Price, Luke Johnson at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS). To learn more about how The Midland selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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