Man Hit, Killed by Truck in Odessa

Ector County, TX (6/7/2021) – A man was hit and killed by a truck Monday morning south of Odessa.

The accident happened around 5:50a.m. on South County Road West just south of I-20. A man, 66-year-old Rogelio Gonzales, was crossing the street when he was hit.

Gonzales was found dead at the scene.

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Pedestrians can be struck anywhere, anytime by a vehicle, semi-truck, bicycle, or motorcycle. According to the NHTSA, there was more than a 3% increase in the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in 2018, totaling 6,283 deaths. In addition, an alarming number of pedestrian accidents occur when pedestrians occupy the side of a highway.

Due to the nature of the incident, the surviving family of Gonzales is entitled to a wrongful death claim against the driver of the vehicle. According to Texas law, a pedestrian has the right of way when crossing an intersection at a crosswalk. If it is found that Gonzales was crossing the street at a crosswalk, the right to receive a wrongful death claim remains substantial.

If you or a loved one was involved in a pedestrian accident in Houston or the surrounding areas, the experienced personal injury lawyers at Sutliff & Stout can help. For a complimentary consultation about your case, contact us today. We are dedicated to providing our clients with zealous representation that yields results.

Source: CBS 7

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