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Odessa community rallies around family after tragic loss of toddler
By Erica Miller at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa community is coming together to support the family of Leiah Isabel Gordils Gonzalez, a 2-year-old who died on July 13 after sustaining injuries in a car accident four days earlier at the intersection of Andrews Highway and 100th Street. Following the crash, L...
Key takeaway Following the crash, Leiah was airlifted to UMC Children's Hospital in [...
Why this matters in The Midland
The outpouring of support for the family of Leiah Isabel Gordils Gonzalez is a testament to the close-knit nature of the Odessa community. As the family navigates this difficult time, they can take comfort in knowing that their neighbors and friends are rallying around them. The intersection of Andrews Highway and 100th Street, where the accident occurred, is a busy thoroughfare that many residents travel daily, making the tragedy feel even more personal. The fact that Leiah was airlifted to a hospital in another city also highlights the importance of having access to quality medical care in the Permian Basin. As the community comes together to support the family, it will be important to see how local leaders and organizations respond to the accident, particularly in terms of reviewing traffic safety measures at the intersection where the crash occurred.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Odessa community is coming together to support the family of Leiah Isabel Gordils Gonzalez, a 2-year-old who died on July 13 after sustaining injuries in a car accident four days earlier at the intersection of Andrews Highway and 100th Street. Following the crash, L...
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