A 28–year–old Abilene woman was killed in a head–on collision in Odessa early Saturday morning.
The crash happened around 2 a.m. on West University Boulevard near the intersection of JBS Parkway. Odessa Police say the woman was driving a Toyota Tacoma when she collided with a Chevrolet Silverado.The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not been released.
The driver of the Silverado was taken to a local hospital with non–life threatening injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
This is a tragic story, and our hearts go out to the victim’s family. Losing a loved one in a preventable car accident is always especially devastating. We don‘t have many details about this crash at this time, but it appears that it may have been caused by one of the drivers veering into oncoming traffic.
We will continue to follow this story and update it as more information becomes available.
In Odessa, there are a few roads that are known to be more dangerous for head on collisions. One of these roads is West University Boulevard, where this most recent accident occurred. This road is often congested with traffic, and it can be difficult for drivers to stay in their lanes.
Another dangerous road is JBS Parkway, which is also often congested and has a high number of accidents. These two roads are not the only dangerous ones in Odessa, however. any road can be dangerous if drivers are not paying attention or if they are driving recklessly.
It is always important to drive carefully and be aware of your surroundings, especially when driving on busy roads.
