Thomas Hall Killed in Odessa Motorcycle Crash at 42nd Street and Englewood

Odessa, Texas (June 16, 2021) – A man was killed in a motorcycle crash Monday night in Odessa, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 10:24 p.m., June 14, in the area of 42nd Street and Englewood.

Police said Hector Vasquez, 35, was driving a Dodge Charger when he ran a red light and struck 20-year-old Thomas Hall who was riding a motorcycle.

Hall was taken to the hospital where he later died.

Vasquez was arrested and has been charged with intoxication manslaughter, a second-degree felony.

The police are investigating the crash.

Most motorcycle crashes are caused by negligent drivers who don’t keep a proper lookout or fail to yield the right-of-way. Because motorcyclists are vulnerable, their injuries are usually severe, often suffering from road rash, broken bones, brain injuries, amputations, or spinal cord injuries. In some cases the accident results in death.

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