Martina Miranda-Barajas Killed in El Paso Pedestrian Accident at Piedras and Fort Boulevard

El Paso, Texas (July 27, 2022) – A woman was fatally hit by a vehicle Friday night in central El Paso, according to the authorities.

The deadly accident happened around 11:37 p.m., July 22, at the intersection of Piedras and Fort Boulevard.

Authorities said a Toyota Tacoma driven by 85-year-old Larry Olsen was heading eastbound on Fort Boulevard and was stopped at a red light. 

57-year-old Martina Miranda-Barajas, of Ciudad Juarez, was walking on Fort Boulevard and was crossing Piedras when she was struck by the Tacoma as it was turning left from Fort Boulevard onto Piedras.

Miranda-Barajas was taken to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead on Monday, July 25.

Olsen remained at the scene after the accident.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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