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76-Year-Old El Paso Man Dies in Loop 375 Hit-and-Run Incident

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A tragic hit-and-run accident on Loop 375 South near Pellicano claimed the life of a 76-year-old El Paso resident, Manuel Oliva Contreras, on June 18. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. when a dark-colored vehicle collided with Contreras's 2019 Nissan Sentra before fleeing the scene. Initially thought to have non-life-threatening injuries, Contreras later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. This incident marks the 22nd traffic fatality in El Paso in 2026, a decrease from 29 fatalities at the same time last year. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.

Key Details: • Incident occurred on June 18 at approximately 11:30 p.m. • Location: Loop 375 South near Pellicano. • Anyone with information can contact police at 915-832-4400. • Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 915-566-8477.

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