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Man arrested after striking, killing pedestrian while attempting to pass vehicles

The man was attempting to pass other vehicles while driving on the east shoulder when he struck the pedestrian.

ODESSA, Texas — One man is dead and another is in jail after a crash involving a pedestrian Tuesday morning.

According to Odessa Police, David Wheatley, 36, had been walking northbound on the east should of N. County Road West in the 7200 block.

Arturo Cerros, 31, was passing vehicles while driving on the east should of that roadway.

Cerros' struck Wheatley as he was attempting to pass the other cars.

OPD says Cerros was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Odessa Police Department.

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