Shocking Rear-End Collision on Interstate 27 Kills Teen [Hale County, TX]

Hale County, TX (August 29, 2026) — A 16-year-old Hale Center boy died Wednesday after a frightening rear-end collision on Interstate 27 in Hale County, Texas.

The crash occurred around 2:09 p.m. near mile marker 44, south of Plainview. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2023 Dodge Ram towing a trailer traveled north in the left lane when a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado approached from behind and crashed into the trailer.

The Silverado driver, a 16-year-old boy, was not wearing a seat belt. Emergency crews took him to Covenant Health Hospital-Plainview, where he later died from his injuries.

The Dodge Ram driver wore a seat belt and escaped the crash without injuries.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its heartfelt condolences to the teen’s family, friends, and the Hale Center community. Our thoughts are with everyone mourning this tragic loss.

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