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Fatal Pecos Crash Investigation Ongoing; Roadway Remains Closed
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the crash are available from the Texas Department of Public Safety and local news sources, including First Alert 7. For the most up-to-date information, readers can visit the First Alert 7 website or contact the Texas DPS directly.
A crash has occurred near Pecos, resulting in a fatality. The incident happened in the westbound lanes of I-20, close to mile marker 53. As a result, the interstate is currently shut down, and traffic is being diverted through Barstow.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the scene, and the roadway remains closed. The Texas DPS has indicated that a statement regarding the fatality will be released soon.
Further details about the crash are available from the Texas Department of Public Safety and local news sources, including First Alert 7. For the most up-to-date information, readers can visit the First Alert 7 website or contact the Texas DPS directly.
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Category: safety Published: July 19, 2026 Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) Reading time: 1 min
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