TX-23 resident brief · Public safety
Teen killed in I-20 crash, driver flees before being found in Ward County
· Reported by CBS7 Odessa
Bottom line
A 16-year-old girl from Big Spring died after being struck by a car on I-20 West in Ector County early Tuesday. The driver fled the scene but was later located in Ward County.
Why it matters in TX-23
The crash occurred on I-20 West, a major highway connecting West Texas communities. The driver was found in Ward County, which borders the district, and the incident remains under investigation.
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