Two people dead after crash in Far East El Paso

UPDATE: The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the identity of the two who died in the crash Saturday night as 29-year-old, Rick Ballard, and 28-year-old, Dalia Olivas.

According to EPCSO, Ballard was found dead on the scene. Olivas was transported to a local hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries.

The Sheriff's Office adds the offender will be arrested for two counts of intoxication manslaughter upon release from the hospital. Officials did not release the offenders name.

Update: A spokesperson for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office confirmed that two people died as a result of the crash.

Sherriff's Office deputies were called to the scene just before midnight Saturday.

Upon arrival, deputies found one man dead on the scene, and a woman was transported to a local hospital where she later died.

Officials say a 23-year-old man was arrested for intoxicated manslaughter and transported in custody to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The intersection will be closed until further notice.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash involving at least two vehicles in Far East El Paso.

It happened at the intersection of Rojas Dr. and Eastlake Blvd. in Far East El Paso.

ABC-7 crews arrived on scene early this morning and saw at least two cars damaged as a result of the crash.

ABC-7 has not yet been able to confirm how many people were involved in the crash.

We will update you on-air and online as more information becomes available.