Alyssa Clinger Dies in Hit-and-Run Crash on Lee Trevino Drive in El Paso
Fort Bliss Soldier Alyssa Clinger Dies One Day after El Paso Hit-and-Run Accident on Lee Trevino Drive
El Paso, Texas (June 14, 2022) – The woman who died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver early Sunday morning in east El Paso has been identified as Alyssa Rae Clinger, 20. She was a Fort Bliss soldier.
The accident happened around 12:35 a.m., on June 12, on Lee Trevino Drive.
Clinger was crossing the street from the westbound curb to the eastbound curb when she was struck by a southbound pickup truck, authorities said.
Clinger sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital, where she died from her injuries the next day.
The pickup truck driver fled the scene after hitting the victim. Authorities described the truck as a light-colored, possibly white or gray newer model pickup similar to a Chevrolet Silverado or GMC.
Authorities said the truck possibly has front-end damage.
Police are still searching for the hit-and-run driver. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is urged to contact El Paso Police at (915)832-4400.
Those who wish to report anonymously are asked to contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915)566-8477(TIPS).
An investigation into the crash is underway.
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