16-year-old girl dies after crashing near El Paso Zoo

UPDATE (Sept. 18, 2026): The El Paso Police Department said a 16-year-old girl died in Thursday's crash. Police didn't release her name.

Investigators unit went to the crash site and learned the teen "lost control" and hit a tree, police said.

EPPD said this is the 44th traffic death of the year, compared to 43 at this time last year. The investigation is ongoing.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- At least one person is dead after a single vehicle crash in south-central El Paso, according to the El Paso Police department.

Police said the crash happened at 4001 East Paisano Drive, near the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

The call came in at 9:30 p.m. Thursday evening, the Special traffic investigations unit is currently on the scene.

This is a developing story and we will update you as we learn more.