Eva Saenz Killed in Odessa Pedestrian Accident on West County Road

Odessa, Texas (April 19, 2023) – According to the police, a person was killed on Monday in a pedestrian accident in Odessa.

The deadly accident happened around 8:53 p.m., April 17, in the 2300 block of West County Road.

Police said a red 2003 Dodge truck was traveling northbound when it struck 70-year-old Eva Saenz, who was walking eastbound across the road.

Saenz was transported to Medical Center Hospital, where she later died.

No other details were provided.

The police are investigating the crash.

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