Nathan Montoyo hurt in two-vehicle crash on Andrews Highway

Driver hit Montoyo's car after he ran red light at high speed on 42nd Street

December 04, 2025 | Odessa, TX

Authorities are investigating a deadly two-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Andrews Highway and 42nd Street that claimed one life and left two people hurt.

Nathan Montoyo, 21, suffered injuries when the white Mazda MPV he drove struck a blue Ford Mustang at Andrews Highway and 42nd Street in Odessa.

What Happened in the Crash?

The crash unfolded at 11:09 p.m. on Dec. 8. A white Mazda MPV heading north ignored a red light while speeding and slammed into a blue Ford Mustang traveling east.

Key details include:

• Location: Andrews Highway and 42nd Street, Odessa, Texas
• Time: 11:09 p.m., Dec. 8, 2025
• Vehicles Involved: White Mazda MPV, northbound, and blue Ford Mustang, eastbound
• Primary Cause Indicated: Failure to obey the red light signal at high speed

The Mazda's 39-year-old driver was rushed to Midland Memorial Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. A 47-year-old passenger in the Mazda suffered life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. Nathan Montoyo, 21, the Mustang's driver, received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and was released.

Investigators from the Odessa Police Department are still determining the full cause and factors behind the incident.

Why Do Red Light Running Accidents Persist?

Red light violations continue to pose serious risks on U.S. roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, overall traffic deaths fell to 39,345 in 2024, down 3.8% from the year before. However, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety notes that red light running led to 1,086 fatalities in 2023, a rise from 846 in 2018.

Roughly half of red light crash victims are pedestrians, cyclists, or people in other vehicles. Over 107,000 injuries occurred in such crashes in 2022, often linked to alcohol, distractions, or aggressive driving by the Federal Highway Administration.

Legal Insights

National legal analysts offer perspectives on handling serious auto accidents like this one.

“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” 

— Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal.

Key takeaways:

• Victims in collisions may seek claims for medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress.
• Insurance firms often minimize payouts, and experienced guidance ensures fair recovery.
• In cases such as this, thorough investigations support stronger claims.

“Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering. Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes.”

— Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal.

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