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Odessa crossing guard hospitalized after truck crash
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Jesse Zaragoza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Officers responded to a crash at 7:44 am. The incident occurred near Pease Elementary.
A crossing guard was hospitalized after being struck by a truck. The incident occurred near Pease Elementary. Officers responded to a crash at 7:44 am. An investigation by the police department revealed that a Chevrolet Silverado, which was pulling a trailer, was involved in the incident.
The police department's investigation is ongoing. Further details about the crash are available from the authorities. The condition of the crossing guard is not specified.
The incident is being investigated by the Odessa Police Department. More information can be found through their reports or updates from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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