ODESSA, Texas — Alex Bingham, a man who loved ones say was an amazing husband and father has died Wednesday morning after being hit by an underaged drunk driver on Sunday.
According to a Facebook post from Bingham's cousin, "Alex had to undergo brain surgery as he had multiple skull fractures, a broken vertebra, a broken arm, and multiple other injuries.
A family member of Bingham told NewsWest 9 he died at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday.
At approximately 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, the Odessa Police Department responded to a major accident where " a black Dodge Challenger hit a person then left the scene."
Jose Contreras was arrested for intoxication assault with a vehicle causing seriously bodily injury and collision involving serious bodily injury. Both charges are classified as a third-degree felony.
According to Ector County jail records, he was booked on two surety bonds, totaling $30,000 ($15,000 for each charge). Contreras has since bonded out.
NewsWest 9 will provide an update when and if any added charges are brought against Contreras.