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El Paso teen killed trying to cross I-10 in New Mexico

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Map shows location where a pedestrian was fatally struck while crossing Interstate 10 in Dona Ana County.
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January 16, 2020 1:16 PM
Published 1:15 PM

MESQUITE, New Mexico -- An El Paso teenager was struck by a Jeep and killed early Thursday while trying to run across Interstate 10 near Mesquite, south of Las Cruces.

Andrew Gutierrez, 18, was hit in the middle lane of the westbound interstate near mile post 153 about 5:15 a.m., according to the New Mexico State Police.

The teen died at the scene and investigators said they don't know why he was attempting to cross the highway on foot.

Troopers said the driver of the Jeep, who was unhurt in the incident, is not currently facing charges. The motorist's name was not released.

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