Midland Man Arrested in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash

23-year-old Jordan McLaughlin admitted to fleeing the scene after striking and killing a pedestrian.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Midland Police Department has arrested 23-year-old Jordan McLaughlin in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 67-year-old Liborio Garcia. According to authorities, Garcia was crossing Midland Drive when he was struck by McLaughlin's white 2021 Ford Escape. McLaughlin allegedly fled the scene on foot before later being located and admitting to being the driver and leaving without rendering aid.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run crashes are a serious problem in many communities, often leaving victims and their families without answers or justice. This case highlights the importance of holding drivers accountable for their actions and the need for improved road safety measures to protect pedestrians.

The details

Police were called to the intersection of Midland Drive and Dengar Avenue around 7 p.m. on February 10th after a crash was reported. They found Garcia deceased in the northbound lanes of Midland Drive. Witnesses said two people had fled the scene on foot after the crash. Investigators later located McLaughlin at a nearby apartment and he admitted to being the driver and leaving without helping Garcia.

  • The crash occurred around 6:58 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • McLaughlin was later located and arrested at a nearby apartment.

The players

Jordan McLaughlin

A 23-year-old man who was arrested and charged with collision involving death, a second-degree felony, for allegedly striking and killing Liborio Garcia in a hit-and-run crash and then fleeing the scene.

Liborio Garcia

A 67-year-old Midland resident who was killed when he was struck by McLaughlin's vehicle while crossing Midland Drive.

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What’s next

McLaughlin is being held in the Midland County Detention Center on the second-degree felony charge of collision involving death. The case will now proceed through the criminal justice system.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for drivers to remain at the scene of a crash and render aid to any victims. Hit-and-run crashes often leave families without answers and can have devastating consequences for communities. Holding drivers accountable is crucial to improving road safety and providing justice for victims.