Man Killed in Shackleford County Semi-Truck Crash on Highway 6 

Shackleford County, Texas – A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a semi-truck in Shackleford County, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash happened just before 4:00 p.m., February 21, on Highway 6 between Albany and Moran.

Authorities said the man was driving an SUV when he collided with a semi-truck that was hauling rocks.

The SUV caught fire on impact and started a grass fire along the highway.

The SUV driver was killed in the crash. His name has not been released.

The semi-truck driver was uninjured in the crash.

The highway was closed from County Road 122 to 137.

The crash remains under investigation.

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