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Tragic Collision Claims Safety Official at Texas Race

3/17/2026

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Billy Hurt, a safety official, died after two emergency vehicles collided while responding to a crash at a World of Outlaws race in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday.
Jerry Myers sustained serious injuries but is in stable condition.
Officials rushed to help Marcus Thomas, who had flipped his car.
The race was canceled.
Tributes poured in praising Hurt’s 23 years of safety work, and the accident is under investigation.

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Story summary

Billy Hurt, a safety official, died after two emergency vehicles collided while responding to a crash at a World of Outlaws race in Kennedale, Texas, on Saturday.
Jerry Myers sustained serious injuries but is in stable condition.
Officials rushed to help Marcus Thomas, who had flipped his car.
The race was canceled.
Tributes poured in praising Hurt’s 23 years of safety work, and the accident is under investigation.