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Student killed, two others injured in Denton crash as Krum ISD mourns
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The accident occurred on FM 1173 as the vehicle was heading toward Interstate 35.
A car crash in Denton has resulted in the death of a student from Krum ISD. The accident occurred on FM 1173 as the vehicle was heading toward Interstate 35. Three teenagers were hospitalized as a result of the crash.
The teenage male who died was one of the three taken to the hospital. A female driver and another teenage girl were also injured, with the driver remaining hospitalized and the other girl since released. Krum ISD has expressed sadness and offered condolences to those affected by the loss.
Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 5, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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