40-Year-old Miguel H. Rodriguez IV of Odessa, Texas, tragically lost his life following a multi-vehicle collision on Business Interstate 20 in Midland County. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Rodriguez was riding a motorcycle when a pickup truck hydroplaned in wet conditions and struck his vehicle from behind. Authorities pronounced him deceased at the scene.
40-Year-Old Former Odessa Police Officer Miguel H. Rodriguez IV Killed in Midland County Motorcycle Crash
Collision Overview and Emergency Response
At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2026, troopers with the Texas Department of Public Safety and emergency service personnel responded to reports of a multi-vehicle collision along Business Interstate 20 near mile marker 311 in Midland County, Texas.
Preliminary investigative findings indicate that traffic on the westbound lanes had slowed down, prompting Rodriguez to decelerate his 2026 Indian N26 motorcycle behind a Nissan Frontier. A Toyota Tacoma traveling behind Rodriguez attempted to slow down but hydroplaned on the wet roadway, striking the rear of the motorcycle before colliding with the Nissan.
Medical Evaluation and Scene Status
First responders arrived to render emergency trauma care and secure the roadway. Rodriguez sustained fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities confirmed that neither the driver of the Toyota Tacoma nor the driver of the Nissan Frontier sustained injuries during the crash.
Life, Tributes, and Community Impact
Miguel H. Rodriguez IV was a dedicated community member, former police officer for the Odessa Police Department and UT Permian Basin, and the owner of Bin Blaster. Remembered as a loving husband to Deborah, a father of four, and a grandfather, he was heavily involved in local youth sports and disc golf communities.
Services were entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas, with a Mass celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
