Natalie Oregel and Three Children Injured in Odessa Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 385

Odessa, Texas (October 26, 2023) – Four people, including three children, were injured on Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash in Odessa, according to the authorities.

The crash happened on October 24, in the 9300 block of N Highway 385.

Authorities said Fernando Garcia, of Odessa, was driving a Ford F-150 northbound while Natalie Oregel was driving a silver Jeep and was facing westbound trying to turn southbound.

Oregel failed to yield the right of way and was struck by Garcia.

Oregel and her three children inside the vehicle were transported to Medical Center Hospital. One of the children, a 3-year-old, was care airlifted to Lubbock. Their injuries were non-life-threatening injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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