A fatal crash occurred on October 27, 2025. It happened around 1 a.m. on FM 3248. A security officer lost his life in this incident. The driver involved in the crash has reached an agreement with prosecutors. He will be sentenced on August 3. Further information about this case is available from court records and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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