1 Injured After Crash at West County Road 40 and FM 1788 [Midland, TX]

Police Investigate Crash at West County Road 40 and FM 1788 in Midland

MIDLAND, TX (May 8, 2026) — One person was injured after a crash at West County Road 40 and FM 1788, requiring an emergency vehicle extraction.

According to a post from the Midland Fire Department, the collision happened at West County Road 40 and Farm-to-Market Road 1788.

Fire crews responded to the scene and found one person trapped inside a vehicle. Emergency personnel extracted the victim from the car and transported them to Midland Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Officials have not released additional information about the number of vehicles involved, the victim’s condition, or what caused the crash.

Authorities continue to investigate the collision.

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