Texas

Jhairo Jonathan Ajtun Martinez, Luis Aneudy Velasquez, Ruby Navarrete Injured in Accident at Loop 375 in El Paso, TX

Date of Accident
July 18, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Jhairo Jonathan Ajtun Martinez, Luis Aneudy Velasquez, Ruby Navarrete
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

375 North Loop Drive, El Paso, TX, USA

What Happened

El Paso Police are investigating a crash that killed two people at Loop 375 in El Paso, TX on July 18th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 3:45 a.m. A Kia Rio operated by 27-year-old Jhairo Jonathan Ajtun Martinez reportedly veered into a guardrail which caused it to split in half. A Dodge Charger traveling at a high rate of speed then collided with the vehicle and caught fire, ejecting a rear seat passenger, 21-year-old Ruby Navarrete. The driver and front seat passenger of the Dodge died after the vehicle caught fire and there were unable to escape. Navarrete and the other rear seat passenger, 35-year-old Luis Aneudy Velasquez, were hospitalized with serious injuries. Martinez was also hospitalized with serious injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
El Paso Police
Vehicles Involved
Kia Rio, Dodge Charger
Road/Highway
Loop 375
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), serious injuries (3)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Kia Rio veered into a guardrail and was struck by a Dodge Charger traveling at a high rate of speed before catching fire

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