Heriberto Hernandez and Lauren Brown Killed in Odessa Four-Vehicle Crash at Grandview and Cumberland

Odessa, Texas (June 24, 2021) – Two people were killed and three others were injured in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night in Odessa, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 11:28 p.m., June 22, at the intersection of Grandview and Cumberland.

Police said Leo Andre Flores, 22, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado when he rear-ended a Hyundai Santa Fe. The force of the impact caused the Santa Fe to roll and hit a parked Dodge Ram. The Silverado continued before crashing head-on into a Toyota Highlander.

Flores left the scene and ran away from officers but he was caught and arrested.

The Highlander driver, Heriberto Hernandez, 55, and one of his passengers, Lauren Brown, 55, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Another passenger in the Highlander and two people in the Santa Fe were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Officers said Flores was intoxicated and that the Silverado he was driving had been reported as stolen.

Flores has been charged with two counts of Intoxication Manslaughter, a Second-Degree Felony, three counts of Intoxication Assault, a Third-Degree Felony, two counts of Fail to Stop & Render Aid, a Second-Degree Felony, three counts of Fail to Stop & Render Aid, a Third-Degree Felony, unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, a State Jail Felony, and evading, a Class A Misdemeanor.

Flores was being held at the Ector County Law Enforcement Center.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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