Hortencia Almaras ID’d as Woman Killed in Odessa Crash on Highway 191

Odessa, Texas (July 8, 2022) – Authorities have identified the woman who died Thursday evening following a rear-end collision in Odessa as Hortencia Almaras, 42, of Midland

The fatal crash happened around 6:00 p.m. on July 7, in the 12800 block of E Highway 191, according to the Odessa Police Department.

Police said a 2003 Mercedes, driven by Almaras, and a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, driven by a 79-year-old Midland man, were both traveling eastbound on Highway 191 in the inside lane.

The driver of the Chevrolet failed to control its speed and rear-ended the Mercedes. After the impact, both vehicles left the roadway and hit the retaining barrier.

Almaras was taken to Medical Center Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her passenger, a 90-year-old woman, was taken to the hospital in unknown condition.

No other details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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