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

El Paso, Texas (February 18, 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 are looking for the suspect.

The vehicle might have windshield damage.

A GoFundMe page set up for Lopez.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call police at 915-212-4080.

“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 to an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.