David Valles and Elia De La Cruz Killed in Lower Valley Semi-Truck Crash at North Loop Drive and Lee Trevino Drive

Lower Valley, Texas (December 3, 2021) – Three people were killed Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in El Paso’s Lower Valley, according to the authorities.

The fatal crash happened around 1:35 p.m., December 1, at the intersection of North Loop Drive and Lee Trevino Drive.

Authorities said a Midland man was driving a semi-truck when he made a left turn onto Lee Trevino from the eastbound lanes on North Loop.

David Valles, 69, was driving a 2020 Subaru Outback vehicle at a high rate of speed when he ran the red light and broadsided the semi-truck.

Valles and his two passengers, Elia De La Cruz, 67, and a man in his 90s, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The semi-truck driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

All directions of North Loop and Lee Trevino were closed for several hours.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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