Shawn Wallace Killed in Odessa Pedestrian Accident at 42nd Street and West County Road

Odessa, Texas – One person was killed Friday morning in a pedestrian accident in Odessa, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened on February 2, in the area of 42nd Street and West County Road.

Police said 51-year-old Shawn Wallace was crossing the street when he was struck by a white Lincoln Navigator which was traveling eastbound on 42nd Street.

Wallace was killed in the crash.

No other information was available.

The police are investigating the crash.

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