In new reports of a car accident provided by the Texas Department of Public Safety, authorities confirmed the death of a teenager who got struck by a moving car in West Odessa, Texas. Authorities later identified the teenager as 16-year-old Reyna Rodriguez.

The fatal occurrence took place on the morning of Monday, May 18. DPS troopers responded to a location on Knox Avenue, about seven miles west of Odessa, on reports of a vehicle-pedestrian collision. The incident, which happened at around 12:33 a.m., resulted in the death of a teenager, the reports affirmed.

Investigations conducted at the scene suggests the female victim was in the middle of Knox Avenue at the time of the crash. The vehicle involved was a Dodge Ram pickup whose driver remained unidentified. The pickup truck encountered the teenager while traveling on Knox, causing her fatal injuries.

First responders pronounced Reyna Rodriguez dead at the scene. The fatal collision is still under investigation by the DPS.

Most vehicle-pedestrian crashes on highways result in life-threatening injuries, if not fatal. The pedestrians are often the victims in these situations as they are more vulnerable compared to the vehicle and its occupants.

The repercussions of these accidents may be averted or short-lived if help arrives in due time. Therefore, commuters should strive to report car accidents whenever witnessed.

The motorist involved should also remain at the scene until officers arrive, to ensure investigators get enough detail about the accident.

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