7-Year-Old Killed in Waco Three-Vehicle Crash on Lake Shore Drive

Waco, Texas – A 7-year-old was killed Thursday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash in Waco, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 12:26 p.m., December 21, in the 3300 Block of W. Lake Shore Drive.

Police said a vehicle was traveling eastbound when it crossed over into oncoming traffic and crashed into two other vehicles.

The 7-year-old who was a passenger in one of the vehicles was killed in the crash.

No other injuries were reported in the crash.

The police are investigating the crash.

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