James Gonzales Killed in Midland Pedestrian Accident on Wadley Avenue
Midland, Texas (October 26, 2018) – A man was struck and killed early Thursday morning by a vehicle in Midland, according to the police.
The deadly accident was reported at about 2:15 a.m. October 25, in the 3300 block of West Wadley Avenue.
Police said James Ryan Gonzales exited a parking lot in the area and was driving westbound on Wadley Avenue when he lost control of his car, hit a curb and stopped in the eastbound lanes.
Gonzales then got out of his vehicle and attempted to push the vehicle out of the roadway when a Ford F-150, driven by Alejandro Gaona, struck him.
Gonzales was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Gaona reportedly fled the scene after the accident but he was later arrested and charged with accident causing death and DUI.
The police are investigating the crash.