City of Odessa isssued the following announcement on Sept. 19
Update: The back passenger of the Ford F-150 has been identified as Evan Hill, 18 years of age, of Odessa. Next of kin have been notified and the investigation continues.
Original Summary: Three people are dead and two are in critical condition following a major crash that occurred early this morning in North Odessa. On September 19, 2020 at approximately 0255 hours, Odessa Police and Odessa Fire Rescue responded to 52nd Street and Clover in reference to a major crash.
Investigation revealed that a gray GMC Terrain, being operated by Andrew Nading, 19 years of age, of Odessa, was traveling eastbound in the 1400 block of East 52nd Street. The front passenger of the GMC Terrain was identified as Benjamin Luna, 19 years of age, of Odessa.
A white Ford F-150, being operated by Kaenan Garms, 19 years of age, of Odessa, was traveling northbound in the 5100 block of Clover. The front passenger of the Ford F-150 was identified as D’Morriyon Breaux, 18 years of age, of Odessa. The back passenger of the Ford F-150 still has not been positively identified.
Investigation revealed that the driver of the F-150 ran a stop sign before being struck by the GMC Terrain. Garms and the back passenger of the Ford F-150 were pronounced deceased on scene. Nading was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased by medical personnel.
Breaux and Luna were transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and there were no reports of any other injuries. Next of kin for Garms and Nading have been notified. The identity of the third decedent will be released as soon as it has been confirmed. Alcohol was a possible contributing factor and the investigation continues.
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