Man arrested for allegedly causing deadly I-10 crash
Update (August 9, 2024): El Paso Police have arrested 21-year-old Richard Nunez and charged him with one count of collision involving death, and two counts of collision involving serious bodily injury.
Officer booked him into the Downtown Jail on August 5, 2024 and he remains in custody on a $50,000 bond.
El Paso Police officials just released Nunez's mugshot.
Update: As cars slowed down for this crash, another crash happened behind. Read that full story here.
Update: EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The driver of a 2015 Ford Mustang fled the scene after crashing into two-vehicles, killing one woman and injuring two others, according to police investigators.
The driver of a Dodge Charger pulled over to the center median (out of traffic) to change a flat tire. One of the male pedestrians assisted with changing the tire, while others were warning oncoming traffic.
The driver of a 2010 Acura noticed the pedestrians, who slowed down to warn other drivers and make it safer for pedestrians.
It was then, a Ford Mustang traveling in the same lane, swerved left and entered the center median to avoid hitting the Acura. The Mustang hit the Charger and three of the pedestrians.
The Mustang re-entered traffic and struck a Volkswagen Jetta. The Mustang continued going eastbound on I-10 and became disabled on the right-hand shoulder by the Porfirio Diaz overpass. The driver fled on foot, leaving the mustang behind.
38-year-old, Perla Vasquez of Clint died at the scene. 21-year-old, Saul Sigala Jr. and 15-year-old, Donovan Sigala sustained serious leg injuries and were taken to University Medical Center. The other two pedestrians were unharmed.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Police confirmed one person died following a serious two-vehicle crash Saturday night. Additionally, two others were rushed University Medical Center.
According to fire dispatch officials, one person suffered serious injuries and the other suffered minor injuries.
The crash happened on I-10 East at Porfirio Diaz.
All eastbound lanes are closed at this time. Backup extends to I-10 East and Executive.
ABC-7 is working to learn what caused the crash. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
