Authorities on Monday, May 18, identified a woman, Patricia Munoz, 37, as the victim of a car-pedestrian crash on Loop 338, Odessa, Texas. Accident reports from the Texas Department of Public Safety revealed that the woman died after a car hit her on Sunday, May 17.

Following the crash, troopers received distress calls and rushed to the scene of the accident at Loop 338, five miles from Odessa. Initial investigations showed that the victim was in the middle of the road when a Chrysler 300 struck her.

Patricia Munoz suffered critical injuries as a result of the collision. Paramedics rushed her to Medical Center Hospital, where they pronounced her dead. There are no details about the cause of the crash or the identity of the Chrysler driver at this time.

Speeding is a major factor in many accidents that occur. Drivers must avoid driving at high speeds when on the roadway to prevent accidents from happening. When motorists speed, they are likely to lose control of their vehicles, leading to collisions with others. Speeding can also cause a car to veer off the road and crash into objects.

Authorities always caution drivers against speeding by telling them the dangers involved. If drivers adhere to the stipulated speed limits of the roads they ply, the number of accidents will reduce significantly.

Accident reports show that crashes caused by speeding drivers are usually fatal, or cause victims to sustain life-threatening injuries. Motorists must pay attention to traffic rules and regulations and curb their use of excessive speed when driving.

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