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An 18-year-old Lubbock teen died Jan. 1 when a firework he was holding exploded near his head during a New Year’s celebration.
An 18-year-old Lubbock high school senior, Kobe Pena, died on January 1, 2026, after a firework he was holding exploded near his head during a New Year’s celebration.
The incident occurred around 7:21 p.m. near North Ulrich Avenue and Dartmouth Street, where Pena was with family and friends in the street.
Emergency responders attempted life-saving efforts but pronounced him dead at the scene.
Fireworks are banned in Lubbock, and officials reiterated the dangers of their use, especially during holidays.
A second person was injured and treated at a local hospital.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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