Arnoldo Vargas Killed in Head-On Collision at McCombs Street and Sweetwater Drive in El Paso

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The fatal collision was reported around 9:25 p.m. on January 16 at the intersection of McCombs Street and Sweetwater Drive.

Arnoldo Vargas
Arnoldo Vargas Killed in Head-On Collision at McCombs Street and Sweetwater Drive in El Paso

El Paso, TX – The man who was killed on Friday in a head-on collision in Northeast El Paso has been identified as 31-year-old Arnoldo Vargas, according to the police.

The fatal collision was reported around 9:25 p.m. on January 16 at the intersection of McCombs Street and Sweetwater Drive.

Police said Vargas was driving a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer southbound when he failed to stay in his lane, crossed the median, and collided head-on with a 2009 BMW.

Vargas was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident.

No additional information was available.

The police are investigating the accident.

Earlier Story

El Paso, TX – One person was seriously injured Friday night in a two-vehicle collision in Northeast El Paso, according to the authorities.

The collision was reported around 9:25 p.m. on January 16 at the intersection of McCombs Street and Sweetwater Drive.

Authorities said two vehicles were involved in the collision.

One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

No additional information was available.

The authorities are investigating the accident.

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