[06-05-2022] Ector County, TX – 44-Year-Old Odessa Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision on SH 302

According to the Texas Department of Safety, an Odessa man is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Ector County Sunday morning, June 5, 2022.

The fatal collision occurred at around 3:15 a.m. west on 8th Street on SH 302.

According to DPS, the man killed was Angel A., a 44-year-old man who was driving a truck west on 8th Street.

DPS says Alvarado failed to yield right of way and was struck by a truck towing a trailer that was traveling south on SH 302.

Alvarado, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, was taken to Medical Center Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The other driver was not injured.

No further information is available, and DPS is still investigating the crash.

Statistics on Fatal Two-Vehicle Collisions

The number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States steadily increases. According to the National Safety Council, more than 38,000 people died in car accidents in the United States in 2010.

Car accidents are the leading cause of death and serious injury in Texas. Every hour and twenty-one minutes, one person is killed, and another is injured in a car accident in Texas.

An accident claims the life of a Texas motorist every 100 million miles driven. 1.26% has risen by 18.94% in 2020.

The number of people killed or injured in car accidents in Texas has been steadily increasing. Compared to the previous year, deaths from all causes increased by 7.54 % to 3,623 in 2020.

More than 14,000 Texans died or were injured in car accidents in 2020.

Ector County Car Accident Lawyers

An estimated 4.5 million Americans are injured or killed in car accidents every year. It may be difficult for loved ones of car accident victims to comprehend their loss.

The best way to learn about your legal options after a tragic accident is to speak with a knowledgeable lawyer. To avoid being taken advantage of by their insurance companies, car accident victims must be aware of their legal rights and compensation options.

A car accident lawyer can help you get compensation if you find yourself in a similar situation.

Arash Law Texas has decades of experience getting money for people who have been hurt in car accidents. Our Ector County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are prepared to take on any case in order to provide our clients with the best legal representation possible.

Contact a lawyer as soon as possible to ensure that your legal rights are protected. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, call (888) 398-4017 or fill out our online intake form.