Texas

Two Children Injured in Accident at 42nd St and Long Ave in Ector County, TX

Published on: September 30, 2021

Date of Accident
September 14, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
Yes

Where it Happened

West 42nd Street & North Long Avenue, West Odessa, Ector County, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a collision that injured two children at 42nd St and Long Ave in Ector County, TX on September 14th, 2021. Police say it happened around 9 p.m. Police say that a Ford F-350 operated by a 46-year0old Odessa man was traveling at a high rate of a speed before it ran a stop sign. This was allegedly corroborated by witnesses at the scene and the driver of a second vehicle, a Mazda 3, operated by 31-year-old Ruby Hinojos. The two vehicles collided, causing serious injuries to a 10-year-old passenger in the Mazda. A 12-year-old passenger and the Odessa man suffered less serious injuries while Hinojos was not injured. The Odessa man was charged with Intoxication Assault.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Ford F-350, Mazda 3
Road/Highway
42nd St and Long Ave
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries (2), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford F-350 traveling at a high rate of speed ran a stop sign and collided with a Mazda 3

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