Texas

Sarah Joy Martinez Killed in Accident at I-10 and Schuster in El Paso, TX

Published on: July 14, 2023

Date of Accident
July 14, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Sarah Joy Martinez
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

West 10th & El Paso, Plainview, TX, USA

What Happened

El Paso Police are investigating a crash that killed one person involved at I-10 and Schuster in El Paso, TX on July 14th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around midnight and involved three vehicles colliding under unclear unclear circumstances. Initial investigation suggests that a vehicle occupied by 25-year-old Sarah Joy Martinez may have lost control in the heavy rain weather conditions. Upon coming to rest in two lanes of travel following hitting a guardrail, Martinez is said to have exited the vehicle as both a semi-truck and Border Patrol vehicle approached. The Border Patrol vehicle is said to have activated its emergency lights and was slowing as it approached before the semi-truck struck both that vehicle and Martinez's vehicle. Police say Martinez was also struck by the semi-truck, suffering fatal injuries at the scene. The Border Patrol officer was taken to an area hospital for treatment of suspected minor injuries. The semi-truck operator was uninjured, according to police. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-10 and Schuster
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Three vehicles were involved in a crash

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