Rashon Peterson Killed in East El Paso Two-Vehicle Crash on Zaragoza at Rich Beam Boulevard

El Paso, Texas (July 27, 2020) – A 20-year-old Hanks High School graduate was killed in a two-vehicle crash Friday night in far east El Paso, according to a local news source.

The fatal crash happened at about 10:00 p.m. on July 24, on Zaragoza at Rich Beam Boulevard.

According to the report, a car was struck by a semi-truck in the rain-slicked highway.

20-year-old Rashon Peterson, who was a passenger in a car, was killed in the crash.

A GoFundMe account has been set up to help Peterson’s family with funeral expenses.

No further details were provided.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Rashon Peterson.

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