Odessa, TX - Pedestrian Hit by 18-Wheeler at I-20 & West County Rd

Odessa, TX (September 22, 2023) - A pedestrian was injured after being struck by a semi-truck in the Odessa area on Thursday, September 21. 

The accident was reported on Interstate 20 EB near W. County Road early that morning as a pedestrian was working on a disabled vehicle. An 18-wheeler traveling on the highway hit the pedestrian and the disabled vehicle before hitting a road sign and utility pole. The victim was hurt and transported to a local hospital for treatment of sustained injuries. 

The truck driver was not injured in the collision. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders and local officials were present. No additional information on the accident has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local authorities, and more information will be provided as it continues. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

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