15-Year-Old Male Killed in Collision with Intoxicated Driver at 42nd Street and Northwest County Road

Quick Facts

Where: The intersection of 42nd Street and Northwest County Road in Odessa, TX

What Happened: An intoxicated Jonah Huirton collided with a vehicle being driven by a 15-year-old male, with a 13-year-old passenger

Participants:

• Jonah Huirton, Driver, 2018 Ford F-150
• 15-Year-Old Male, Driver, 2011 Kia Sorrento
• 13-Year-Old Male, Passenger, 2011 Kia Sorrento

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• 15-Year-Old Male, Fatality
• 13-Year-Old Male, Serious Injuries

Details

A 15-Year-Old male was killed and his 13-year-old passenger was seriously injured after being struck by an intoxicated Jonah Huirton, reports Odessa Police Department. The accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the intersection of Northwest County Road and 42nd Street. Huirton, travelling east, collided with the 15-year-old driver, who was northbound. The 13-year-old passenger was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

Odessa Police report that Huirton is facing charges for driving while intoxicated, with more charges likely. The 2011 Kia Sorrento being driven by the 15-year-old is believed to be stolen.