A tragic crash at the intersection of 87th Street and E. Loop 338 in Odessa claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy on the morning of September 25, 2025.
Investigators report that a black Ford Maverick pickup, driven by 25-year-old Adrian Colon, was traveling southbound on E. Loop 338 when it struck a silver Mitsubishi Outlander, operated by 30-year-old Jasmine Ruvalcaba, who was attempting to turn left onto 87th Street. The impact caused the Mitsubishi to collide with a concrete light pole base.
Both drivers were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Tragically, the 9-year-old passenger in the Mitsubishi was also transported to the hospital but was pronounced deceased by medical personnel. No additional injuries were reported.
Authorities have notified the child’s family, and the Odessa Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances of the crash, including all contributing factors.
The community is left mourning this heartbreaking loss, as families and neighbors come to terms with the sudden death of a young life. Officials urge drivers to exercise caution at intersections and to remain vigilant on roadways to help prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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