Addison Palma ID’d as Woman Killed in Odessa Crash on U.S. 385 at Valencia Street

Odessa, Texas (September 27, 2023) – The authorities have identified the woman who died following a traffic collision last week on Saturday in Odessa, Ector County, as 20-year-old Addison Nichole Palma of Odessa.

The crash happened on September 23 on U.S. 385 at Valencia Street.

Authorities said Palma was driving a 2020 Hyundai Tucson southbound on U.S. 385 when she failed to yield the right of way and turned left onto Valencia Street.

A 2022 Ram 1500 travelling northbound on U.S. 385 collided with Palma’s vehicle.

Palma was taken to Medical Center Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.

Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.

The accident remains under investigation.

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