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Man dies, teenager remains in critical condition following crash in northeast El Paso

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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect better the news release sent by the police. Police say both failing to yield the right of way and speed contributed to this crash. The investigation is ongoing.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A 30-year-old man died Wednesday from a two-vehicle crash in northeast El Paso Monday, according to El Paso police.

Another 15-year-old girl remains in critical condition. Officials say Edwin Roman was driving south on Dyer while 17-year-old Idali Ortiz was driving north on Dyer. Ortiz was in the left lane, about to make a left turn.

Investigators say Ortiz failed to yield the right of way to Roman. Police say failing to yield the right of way and speed from Roman's car were both factors that contributed to the crash. Roman's car T-boned Ortiz's car causing it to roll over once before coming to a stop.

All three people involved were sent to UMC. Ortiz's condition is not known.

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