Cleveland Lavern Harris Critically Injured in Odessa Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on South Dixie Boulevard

Odessa, Texas (June 24, 2020) – A 30-year-old Odessa man was critically injured Saturday night in a hit-and-run accident in south Odessa, according to Odessa Police Department.

The accident happened at about 10:30 p.m. on June 20, in the 3300 block of South Dixie Boulevard.

Police said Cleveland Lavern Harris was walking westbound on the side roadway when he was struck by a pickup truck.

The driver fled the scene without rendering aid.

Harris was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The pickup was described as a 2015-2019 Ford F-150 with a missing passenger-side mirror and radio antenna.

An investigation is underway. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact the OPD at 432-335-5759 or the Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS.

We wish Cleveland Lavern Harris a quick recovery.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.