ODESSA, Texas — 18-year-old Jose Contreras, charged in a drunk driving hit-and-run Sunday in Odessa, has now been charged with intoxication manslaughter and collision involving death following the death of Alex Bingham.
Bingham had severe brain damage after he was hit by a drunk Contreras on Oct. 27. The beloved father and husband died Wednesday morning due to his injuries.
According to Ector County jail records, Contreras' bond for his upgraded charges have been set at $200,000 in total ($100,000 per charge).
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