Passenger Injured in Fatal Crash at US 385 and West Apple Street

Published August 1, 2025

A two-vehicle collision at US Highway 385 and West Apple Street in south Ector County left one person dead and one injured on the night of July 30, 2025, according to reporting that attributed details to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

The Midland Reporter-Telegram reported that a 2024 GMC Sierra traveling south on US 385 collided with a 2021 Ford F-250 at about 9:30 p.m. The story said the Sierra’s driver, a 43-year-old man from Crane, died at the scene. His passenger was taken to Odessa Medical Center in Odessa with minor injuries. The Ford’s driver was not reported injured.

The newsroom’s account attributed to DPS the statement that the Sierra driver allegedly disregarded a traffic signal. This remains an attributed preliminary account, not an independent finding in this report. DPS said the crash remained under investigation. The public report did not provide a final investigative conclusion.

DPS reported that the injured passenger and the Ford driver were wearing seat belts.

Location of the Incident

The reported intersection is US 385 and West Apple Street in south Ector County. The close map and wider paired maps below identify the general intersection area only.

Laws Affecting This Incident

Texas Transportation Code § 550.021 describes the duties of drivers involved in a collision resulting, or reasonably likely to result, in injury or death, including stopping, determining whether anyone needs aid, and remaining at the scene while meeting statutory requirements. The reports reviewed do not establish a violation of this statute by any person. This is legal context, not a conclusion about fault or guilt. Read Texas Transportation Code § 550.021.

About This Report

Source: Midland Reporter-Telegram, reporting attributed to the Texas Department of Public Safety.