# Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr., 24, Remembered After Fatal Pedestrian Incident in Midland, Texas
Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr., 24, of Odessa, Texas, is being remembered following a reported fatal incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Midland on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
According to a report published by Carmex.today, Midland Police Department officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. to an incident in the 1700 block of Rankin Highway, near a nightclub. Jose was reportedly found in the roadway and had sustained fatal injuries.
The report states that witnesses told investigators Jose had climbed onto the hood of a black 2018 Jeep Wrangler. Investigators reportedly said the driver accelerated while turning southbound, causing Jose to fall from the vehicle.
The driver was identified in the report as Christian Rojelio Zubia, 30, of Odessa. According to the same account, he allegedly left the scene but was later located with assistance from Odessa police. The report states that he was arrested and charged with manslaughter.
Authorities reportedly notified Jose's next of kin, while the investigation into the circumstances of the incident remained ongoing at the time of publication.
### Remembering Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr.
At 24, Jose had many years of life ahead of him. His reported passing is a painful reminder of how quickly circumstances can change and how deeply a sudden loss can affect family members, friends, and others who knew the person involved.
Although the available report does not provide independently verified details about Jose's personal life, his name deserves to be treated with dignity and respect as those affected process the news.
As the investigation continues, further official information may clarify the events leading up to the incident. Any allegations concerning the driver should be understood in the context of the ongoing legal process, and an arrest or charge is not a determination of guilt.
This account is based on the information provided by Carmex.today. The incident details and reported charges should be independently confirmed through official police or court records before being treated as established facts.
Our thoughts are with Jose's loved ones and everyone affected by this reported tragedy.
