David Wheatley Killed, Arturo Cerros Arrested in Pedestrian Accident on North County Road [Odessa, TX]

David Wheatley Identified in Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Odessa, Arturo Cerros Arrested

 
ODESSA, TX (January 3, 2022) – The Odessa Police Department identified 36-year-old David Wheatley as the victim who died in a pedestrian accident on North County Road on December 20.
 
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the collision happened near Oil Field Drive. Based on a report, Wheatley was walking on the east shoulder of County Road prior to the crash.
 
At the same time, 31-year-old Arturo Cerros was driving a white 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche on the road. In an attempt to pass cars, Cerros drove onto the shoulder – where he struck Wheatley.
 
As a result, Odessa Fire Rescue confirmed that Wheatley died in the incident.
 
Officers arrested Cerros for the offense of Criminally Negligent Homicide – a State Jail Felony.
 
As of now, no other information is known. However, an investigation into the case is ongoing.

We offer our sincere condolences to the bereaved family and friends of David Wheatley.

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