Joshua Ramirez Injured in Midland Pedestrian Accident at Tarleton Street and Shandon Avenue

Midland, Texas (October 5, 2019) – A Midland Lee High School student was injured in a pedestrian accident Wednesday afternoon in Midland, according to officials.

The accident was reported around 12:56 p.m. on October 2, at the intersection of Tarleton Street and Shandon Avenue.

Officers said Joshua Ramirez was walking when he was hit by a Ford Mustang at the intersection.

Ramirez was taken to Midland Memorial Hospital for treatment. He had a right leg compound fracture dislocated at the knee.

The Mustang driver, 17-year-old Nicholas Vasquez, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He is an unlicensed driver.

An investigation is ongoing.