ODESSA, Texas — June 22 Update: Police have identified the victim as 33-year-old Felipe DeJesus Leon-Molina of West Odessa. Next of kin have been notified and the investigation continues.
Original Story:
On Jun. 21, the Odessa Police Department and the Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a call at 2:47 a.m on West Highway 80 and West Loop 338 in reference to a major crash.
Upon arrival, the investigation revealed that a 2002 Ford F-150 being operated by an unknown male, was traveling westbound in the 4000 block of West Highway 80, before veering off of the road and striking a median, turning upside down.
The driver was pronounced deceased on the scene and there were no reports of any other injuries.
Alcohol was a possible factor in this accident.
At this time the decedent has not been identified, but their name will be released once they are positively identified.
The investigation is ongoing.
Updates will be provided as they become available.