One Injured in Odessa Pedestrian Accident on US 385 near 61st Street

Odessa, Texas (April 25, 2023) – One person was injured Monday morning in a pedestrian accident in Odessa, according to the Texas DPS.

The accident happened around 4:45 a.m., April 24, in the northbound lanes of US 385 near 61st Street.

DPS said the pedestrian was walking in the northbound lane when he was struck by a Ford pickup truck.

The victim was taken to MCH and was listed in stable condition.

No other details were provided.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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