Guadalupe Ramos Leyva Killed in 3-Car Crash on I-10 in El Paso
Guadalupe Ramos Leyva Killed in El Paso Three-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 10
El Paso, Texas (August 20, 2021) – According to the police, one person was killed, and two others were injured Wednesday night in a three-vehicle crash in El Paso.
The fatal crash happened around 9:15 p.m., August 18, on Interstate 10 East, near Hawkins Boulevard.
Police said a 2005 Hyundai Elantra driven by Guadalupe Ruben Ramos Leyva, 67, was slowing down due to traffic on the interstate when it was rear-ended by a 2019 Subaru Outback driven by Vitalia Soto, 37.
The impact caused the Elantra to rear-end a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban driven by 39-year-old Gilbert Jorgenson.
Ramos Leyva, Soto, and Jorgenson were taken to the hospital, where Ramos Leyva later died.
Alcohol and speed on the part of Soto were believed to have been contributing factors in the crash. Charges against him are pending.
The police are investigating the crash.
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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