71-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Mile Marker 421

PECOS COUNTY, TX (December 20, 2023) - William Harold O'Connell died Thursday night in a pedestrian crash on southbound on US 285.

Law enforcement arrived shortly before 6:45 p.m. at the southbound lanes of the freeway near Mile Marker 421 on December 7th.

According to officers, Joshua Robert Pass, 41 years old, was operating a 2017 Ford F-250 when he collided with O'Connell, who was walking along the road.

Upon the arrival of medical personnel, 71-year-old O'Connell was pronounced dead at the scene.

As of now, authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the incident, and an ongoing investigation is in progress. Additional information will be shared once it becomes available.

The team at Sweet James sends out their heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of William Harold O'Connell who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

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