1 Killed, 1 Injured in El Paso Car Accident
Police identified the passenger as Oliver Yepes, 1, who died, and the driver as Lwaxana Leigh Ramey, 34, who was hurt, after the two-vehicle crash at Alameda Avenue and Little Flower Road in El Paso's Lower Valley.
Oliver Yepes, 1, was killed and another person was injured in a two-vehicle car crash at the intersection of Alameda Avenue and Little Flower Road in El Paso's Lower Valley on Nov. 6, El Paso police said.
What Happened on Alameda Avenue
The crash happened in the Lower Valley area of El Paso at 5:23 p.m. A spokesperson for the El Paso Fire Department said the driver was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Police identified the passenger as Oliver Yepes, 1 year and 4 months old, who was riding in one of the vehicles on Alameda Avenue.
Police said he was taken to a hospital and later died of the injuries he suffered in the crash. Police identified the driver of that vehicle as Lwaxana Leigh Ramey, 34, who was traveling westbound in a gray 2010 Honda Fit and turned left. Police said a 2013 Audi A4 heading east, driven by a 19-year-old, collided with the Honda.
What the El Paso Police Investigation Involves
The El Paso Police Department said its Special Traffic Investigation unit was sent to the scene. Police have not announced any charges. Officials have not said whether the road was closed or when a crash report might be released.
People often hear very little from investigators in the first days after a crash. That quiet is normal while evidence is gathered, and it does not mean the case has stalled.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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