A 16-year-old girl from Big Spring died early Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, after she was struck by a vehicle on westbound Interstate 20 in Ector County, Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety reports the crash happened around 2:45 a.m. near mile marker 100. According to DPS, a 2015 Dodge Challenger in the inside lane allegedly hit the teen, who was on foot in the roadway. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Midland Reporter-Telegram reported that the driver fled the scene after the crash. FirstAlert7 reported that the driver was later located in Ward County, and that no charges had been detailed at the time of publication. The teen’s name has not been released, and the crash remains under investigation. Families affected by a hit-and-run death can contact Beverly Law to discuss their options; there is no fee unless we win.
