Emilee Attwood Killed and Cody Harrison Injured in Odessa Pedestrian Crash on FM 2020

Odessa, Texas (July 29, 2020) – One person was killed, and another was injured early Monday morning in a pedestrian accident, one mile west of Odessa, according to DPS.

The deadly accident happened around 2:30 a.m., July 27, on FM 2020.

DPS said Emilee Attwood was attempting to help Cody Harrison with a car that had broken down on the side of the highway when they were both struck by a vehicle driven by 20-year-old Andres Ramirez-Fernandez.

Attwood was pronounced dead at the scene while Harrison was taken to Medical Center Hospital with non-incapacitating injuries.

No further details were provided.

An investigation is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Emilee Attwood. We also wish Cody Harrison 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.