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‘It was just flawless:’ Local auto shop owners, volunteers rebuild Kaleb Duckworth’s truck in his honor
Teen killed in July after fight at local Applebees
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On Saturday Aug. 21, several local auto shop owners came together to rebuild and upgrade Kaleb Duckworth's truck, complete with personalized embroidered seats, in honor of the 19-year-old who passed away in July following a fight at the Dawson County Applebee's restaurant. (photo courtesy of Amanda Duckworth)
Erica Jones
DCN Staff
Published: Aug 25, 2021, 8:30 PM
Several local auto shop owners and volunteers came together Saturday, Aug. 21 to rebuild and upgrade Kaleb Duckworth’s truck in honor of the 19-year-old who tragically lost his life in July following a fight at the Dawson County Applebee’s restaurant.
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