‘It was just flawless:’ Local auto shop owners, volunteers rebuild Kaleb Duckworth’s truck in his honor

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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

Business owners and volunteers spent the entire day repairing and upgrading Kaleb's truck. (photo courtesy of Amanda Duckworth)

Kaleb Duckworth — Business owners and volunteers spent the entire day repairing and upgrading Kaleb's truck. (photo courtesy of Amanda Duckworth)

Erica Jones

Updated: Aug 26, 2021, 9:25 PM

Published: Aug 26, 2021, 9:26 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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