Odessa motorcyclist killed in Midland County crash; teen driver arrested
Summary
Motorcycle Crash Midland Texas in Midland, Texas: On Friday, May 29, 2026, a 47-year-old Odessa man, William Smedley, died after his 2021 Ducati motorcycle was struck by a 2013 Hyundai Sonata driven by a 19-year-old Midland man, Eduardo Gaytan, on Fairgrounds Road in Midland County, Texas.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| William Smedley | Driver | Fatal |
Original reporting
Odessa motorcyclist killed in Midland County crash; teen driver arrested | newswest9.com