One Killed in West Odessa Motorcycle Crash near 16th Street and FM 1936

Odessa, Texas (April 16, 2022) – One person was killed, and another was injured Friday night in a motorcycle crash in West Odessa, according to the Texas DPS.

The fatal crash happened around 8:20 p.m., April 15, near the intersection of 16th Street and FM 1936.

DPS said a motorcycle collided with another vehicle near the intersection.

One person on the motorcycle was killed in the crash. Another person was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

No other details regarding the crash were available.

The DPS is investigating the crash.

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