Police identify women killed in fiery freeway crash May 23rd

Police identified the two women killed during a fiery freeway crash Monday May 23, 2016.

Argelia Alvarez, 59; and Martina Maldonado, 52, both of El Paso, were riding in a 2010 Lexus when they were rear-ended by a semi truck driven by 27-year-old Fateh Singh of Fresno, California.

Medical examiners tell ABC-7 they used DNA which they matched up with family members to identify the women.

Police say Fateh failed to reduce his speed when traffic slowed down, crashing into the car in front of him.

Alvarez was driving the Lexus. Maldonado was her passenger.

No charges have been filed. Police say although charges have not been filed at this time Singh can still face various charges.

Several vehicles were involved in the crash, which led to the complete closure of I-10 East at Sunland Park for more than 12 hours.