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8-year-old killed in rollover wreck near Vega
Posted: 06.16.2009 at 12:50 PM
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OLDHAM COUNTY, TEXAS -- An 8-year-old child has died as a result of a one vehicle traffic accident that happened early Tuesday morning in Oldham County.

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers said the crash occurred 16 miles West of Vega on I-40 at 3:17 am.

According to troopers, there were two adult males and 4 female children in the vehicle .

During the crash a 3-year-old and an 8-year-old were ejected from the vehicle as it rolled.

The 8-year-old girl did not survive the crash.

The investigation is ongoing at this time.

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