Jesus Lara-Fernandez Killed in El Paso Truck Crash on Loop 375 near Pan American Drive

El Paso, Texas (December 28, 2021) – A driver was killed Tuesday morning in a hit-and-run crash in El Paso, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 6:00 a.m., December 21, on Loop 375 near Pan American Drive.

Police said a 2006 Ford Ranger pickup truck had just entered Loop 375 via Pan American Drive when it collided with an unknown Ford F-150.

The impact caused the Ford Ranger to hit and go over a concrete barrier and fall onto Cesar Chavez Road.

The Ford F-150 driver fled the scene after the crash.

The Ford Ranger driver, 67-year-old Jesus Lara-Fernandez, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The authorities are looking for the Ford F-150 driver.

An investigation is underway. Anyone with any information regarding this fatal crash is asked to contact Police Communications, Special Traffic Investigations, or Crime Stoppers at (915) 566-8477.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jesus Lara-Fernandez.

“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 or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws, or statutes which were violated.

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