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Person killed in crash impacting I-45 SB lanes at 71st Street in Galveston County, police say
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· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident can be found through local news sources, including ABC13 Houston, which reported on the crash and its impact on the area.
A fatal crash occurred on I-45 South in Galveston County, impacting traffic lanes at 71st Street. According to Galveston police, one person died as a result of the accident. The crash involved multiple vehicles and several people were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Galveston police have confirmed the death and the multi-vehicle nature of the crash. Further details about the incident can be found through local news sources, including ABC13 Houston, which reported on the crash and its impact on the area.
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Category: safety Published: July 3, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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