Two El Pasoans killed in single-car crash in Socorro County; driver and a 5-year-old injured

Published April 11, 2023 4:31 PM

SOCORRO COUNTY, New Mexico (KVIA) -- Two El Pasoans were killed when the car they were riding in crashed, according to New Mexico State Police.

It happened Saturday, April 8, at 2 a.m. on I-25 just south of Belen.

Investigators identified the victims as 21-year-old Brittny Ramos and 65-year-old Manuel Medrano. Police say the driver of the car, a 22-year-old and a 5-year-old passenger, were taken to a hospital; the extent of their injuries was unknown.

Police say fatigue is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash and have noted that alcohol does not appear to be a factor. All of the car's occupants were properly wearing their seatbelts, according to investigators.

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