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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 2015

Page

6

Bus Crash Tragedy Involving Inmates Leaves Survivors Hospitalized

After a prison transport bus was struck by a train near Midland, eight prisoners died and several others were severely injured. Surviving officers and inmates were hospitalized, with Officer Jason Self in critical condition. Families desiring updates faced hospital visitation policies, as officials wrestled with privacy and access amid the chaotic scene.

Adrian Olivas Olivas DPS Elizabeth Barney Ice Barney TDC Jason Clark Christopher Davis Eligio Garcia Abilene Jason Self University Medical Center Lubbock Self MCH Pineda Medical Center Hospital Rivera Byron Wilson Tyler Townsend Jesus Reyna Kaleb Wise Adolfo Ruiz Michael Stewart Angel Vasquez Jeremiah Rodriguez State Reyna, Pineda Damien Rodriguez Odessa Midland Jesse Reyna el Paso Brissa Florez Remigio Pineda Florez Change.org Clark Ector County Brad Timmons Timmons NTSB Kotowski Los Angeles Marion Ark Union Pacific

Penwell prison bus crash victims identified and autopsies planned

The Penwell bus crash left ten dead including correctional officers Jason Self and others from TDCJ and several inmates. Autopsies were planned for the eight prisoners and the two officers as investigators from NTSB and DPS review cause, safety, and procedures. Parole eligibility and prior convictions are listed for those involved. Local authorities and the Texas House observed a moment of respect for the victims.

Chuck Moad DPS Penwell National Transportation Safety Board NTSB Pete Kotowski TDC Odessa McDonald St Jbs Parkway Interstate 20 Cpl Steve LeSueur Clark Office of Inspector General Division Texas House of Representatives I-20 Brooks Landgraf Rodessa

Gasoline prices fall across Texas to $1.87 a gallon

AAA Texas reports Texas pump prices average 1.87 per gallon down eight cents from last week. The state sees a year over year drop of 1.24 dollars, with Corpus Christi highest at 1.95 and Amarillo and Fort Worth lowest at 1.79. National average stands at 2.08. Gas prices are at their lowest since May 2009.

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