Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr. Obituary, MIDLAND, Texas — Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr., 24, of Odessa, Texas, died following an incident involving a Jeep Wrangler in Midland on Thursday night, October 8, 2026. According to the Midland Police Department, a 30-year-old man from Odessa was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with his death.
Police said officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. to a reported crash involving a 2018 Jeep Wrangler and a pedestrian in the 1700 block of Rankin Highway in Midland. Authorities started investigating the circumstances surrounding the situation, which resulted in fatal injuries to Soto Navarrete.
Based on to preliminary investigative findings, witnesses told police that Soto Navarrete had jumped onto the hood of a black Jeep Wrangler. Investigators allege that the driver accelerated while turning southbound, causing Soto Navarrete to fall from the vehicle and sustain fatal injuries. Agencies have not released further details about what led to the encounter.
Police identified the driver as Christian Rojelio Zubia, 30, of Odessa. Per to the department, Zubia left the scene following the incident. Officers later located him with assistance from the Odessa Police Department.
Zubia was subsequently arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with Soto Navarrete’s loss. The charge remains an allegation, and the case will proceed through the legal system. Authorities have not revealed whether additional charges may be considered.
The Midland Police Department confirmed that Soto Navarrete’s next of kin had been notified of his passing. His passing has left loved ones members and loved ones mourning the loss of a young man whose life ended at the age of 24. Further information about his personal life, career, achievements and family has not been released in the available details.
The inquiry remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, including the events that preceded Soto Navarrete’s fall from the Jeep. Police have not released additional information about the encounter or announced further developments in the case.
Jose Alfredo Soto Navarrete Jr. is remembered here with respect as his family, friends and loved ones face the loss of his life. Sincere condolences go out to all those affected by his passing. May they find comfort and strength in the support of those around them as they mourn his passing.
Originally published at ObitNewsTrendy.
