Firefighter Armando Lopez Seriously Injured in El Paso Hit-and-Run Crash on Transmountain Road (Loop 375); Suspect Arrested

El Paso, Texas (February 26, 2020) – An El Paso firefighter was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident Wednesday morning in El Paso, according to the police.

The crash was reported around 7:30 a.m. February 12, on Transmountain Road (Loop 375) at the Resler Exit.

Police said El Paso firefighter Armando Lopez was part of a team that had responded to a crash when he was struck by an SUV or pickup truck.

The vehicle fled the scene after the accident.

Lopez was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but in stable condition.

The authorities later located the suspect and he was arrested. His name was not released.

The crash remains under investigation. 

We wish Armando Lopez a quick recovery.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.