Driver Trapped in an 18-Wheeler Accident

According to an article by KTXS, a truck driver stayed trapped in the cab of his 18-wheeler for several hours after driving off the road south of Sweetwater. The accident occurred around 2 in the morning and it wasn’t until close to 7 that it was discovered, according to the Sweetwater Fire Chief, Grant Madden.

How Dangerous Working in the Oilfield Industry Can Be

Anyone who has spent much time in the oil and gas industries may have a pretty good idea of how dangerous the work can be. From extraction to delivery, there are so many dangers that work in the oilfields or refineries can encounter.

Single-Vehicle Accidents

If it’s just one vehicle involved in a crash, it has to be the fault of the driver who was operating the car, right? In some instances, it would be their fault, but there are times where it’s out of the control of the driver that they ended up in a wreck.

Holidays are an Increased Time for Accidents

While the holiday season is about to come to an end, there is still a little time left. It’s during this wind-down, where a lot of people are coming home from their Christmas vacation. That means that traffic will be heavier than usual along the Interstate highways.

18-Wheeler Accident Shut Down the Highway

An article from San Angelo Live reported that there was an accident involving an 18-wheeler that was carrying a large load of pipe. The crash occurred approximately 2 miles south of Paint Rock in Concho County on State Highway 83.

Odessa Man Critically Injured in Motorcycle Crash

According to an article by CBS7, A 30-year-old Odessa man received critical injuries after being involved in a wreck while driving his motorcycle. Police reported that the motorcyclist ran a stop sign at the intersection of Bonham Avenue while traveling down Blossom lane.

Odessa Auto Accident Left Three Dead and More Injured

An auto accident in north Odessa claimed the lives of three people and left two others injured on Saturday, September 19th. The crash occurred in the early morning hours around 3 a.m. in the 1400 block of 52nd Street.

Collision Between a Passenger Vehicle and an 18-wheeler

On September 10th, Thursday evening, a collision between a passenger vehicle and an 18-wheeler happened near the intersection of FM 2105 and Highway 87. The semi-truck, according to the San Angelo Live article, was traveling north on 87 when it struck the side of the passenger car.

Odessa Car Accident Puts Middle School on Lock-down

A car accident near Bonham Middle School in Odessa, TX caused the school to enter a brief lockdown on September, 3rd. After the vehicles collided, a suspect involved in the car accident ran away on foot and, according to witnesses, appeared to be headed in the direction of the middle school.

Fatal 18-Wheeler Accident

According to the Odessa Police Department report, the accident occurred at Grant Ave. and Interstate 20 a little before 2 in the morning.