By Staff
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SHACKELFORD COUNTY, TX — An Abilene man was killed in a one vehicle accident Friday, according to the DPS.

The accident occurred approximately 17.5 miles west of Albany, along U.S. Highway 180, at 1:20 p.m.

Authorities say a Dodge 2500 truck was traveling west on U.S. Highway 180 and was exiting the off ramp onto north Texas State Highway 6. 

The vehicle went off into the median, stuck a concrete culvert and rolled over. 


The driver was pronounced dead at the scene and has been identified as Sammy Keith Sorenson, 70, of Abilene. The DPS report states Sorenson was wearing a seat belt.