Hector Soto Killed in 2-Vehicle Wreck on I-20 in Odessa

Hector Soto Dies in Odessa Crash on I-20

Odessa, Texas (April 27, 2018) – According to Texas Department of Public Safety, a 23-year-old El Paso resident was killed and three others injured in a two-vehicle collision Sunday evening in West Odessa.
The fatal wreck took place at around 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26, on I-20.
According to a preliminary report, a vehicle pulled in front of a 2001 Ford F-250 driven by Jose Arellano, 46, of Dallas.  Arellano had to veer to avoid the crash before losing control of the vehicle and rear-ending a trailer that was being towed by  2015 Freightliner truck driven by David Lang, 35, of Mesa, Arizona.
Hector Soto who was a passenger in Arellano’s car died at the incident scene, investigators said.
Arellano and his two other passengers, Daniel Palacios, 23, of Watseka, Illinois, and Heriberto Arellano, 21, of Garland,  all sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were all taken to Medical Center Hospital, the report.
Lang did not sustain any injury in the accident.
According to investigators, everyone involved in the deadly wreck was having a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident or as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, contact Joel A. Gordon & Associates at 281-943-5555 for a free consultation. Our offices are conveniently located throughout Houston and Harris County. We also conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients.
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