A 17-year-old from Odessa, Texas died early Monday, October 26, 2026, after the pickup he was driving struck the rear of an 18-wheeler on westbound I-10 near mile marker 53, close to Tornillo in El Paso County. The crash was reported at about 3:42 a.m. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene, and his next of kin has been notified. The driver and passenger of the 18-wheeler were reported uninjured.
According to KVIA, deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. KFOX14 reports that the vehicle was a gray Nissan Titan and that Special Traffic Investigators took over the case, which remains under investigation. The cause has not been officially determined, and the crash allegedly involved a rear-end impact with the truck. Anyone affected by a crash like this may wish to learn about their legal options; we work on a no fees or costs unless we win basis.
