Midland, TX — August 3, 2024, Franklin Montilla Azuaje was killed following a pedestrian versus car accident at approximately 2:45 a.m. along S.H. 191.

According to authorities, 24-year-old Franklin Montilla Azuaje was on foot attempting to cross State Highway 191 from north to south when the accident took place.

Franklin Montilla Azuaje Killed in Pedestrian Car Accident in Midland, TX

The cause of the accident remains unclear. Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, Azuaje was struck by a westbound Ford F-350 pickup truck. The collision caused him to suffer critical injuries, according to reports. He was transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive immediate treatment. However, he was ultimately unable to overcome the severity of his injuries, having there been declared deceased. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation remains ongoing.

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