Three People Die, Three Others Injured in Lower Valley Crash at South Zaragoza Road and South Americas Avenue

Lower Valley, Texas (October 16, 2023) – Three people were killed and three others were injured in a fiery multi-vehicle crash on Saturday morning in the Lower Valley near the Ysleta port of entry, police said.

The deadly crash was reported at around 8:25 a.m. Saturday, October 14, at the intersection of South Zaragoza Road and South Americas Avenue.

According to the police report, four vehicles were involved in the fiery crash. Details on what led up to the collision at this time are unknown, but Witnesses said they could see a person being arrested at the crash and authorities were seen using a taser on the man. It remains unclear why he was arrested or his connection to the crash.

Three people died as a result of the crash. Their names have not been released pending notification of their respective families.

One patient was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

All lanes were temporarily closed at Zaragoza Exit 48 on Loop 375 East and Zaragoza during the investigation.

Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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