Teen Driver Dies in Wrong-Way Collision on Loop 250 in Midland
A 17-year-old driver died in a wrong-way collision on Loop 250 in Midland, Texas, after driving eastbound in westbound lanes and colliding with multiple vehicles. Two other individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were hospitalized.
Odessa Midland, TX, September 20, 2026 — A fatal wrong-way collision occurred on Loop 250 in Midland, Texas, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old driver. The incident involved multiple vehicles after the teenager was driving eastbound in lanes designated for westbound traffic.
The collision took place on Loop 250 in Midland. According to the information available, the driver, who was 17 years old, was traveling in the incorrect direction, heading eastbound in the westbound lanes of the highway. This action led to a collision with other vehicles. The exact number of vehicles involved beyond the one driven by the deceased was not specified.
As a result of the crash, the 17-year-old driver was pronounced deceased. The identity of the deceased driver has not been publicly released.
In addition to the fatality, two other individuals sustained injuries. These individuals were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening. Details regarding the specific identities of those injured or the medical facilities where they were taken were not provided.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the wrong-way driving incident. Further details, including the specific time of the collision and the sequence of events leading up to it, were not immediately available.
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