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Fatal Crash Claims Life of 18-Year-Old in East El Paso

KVIA••Armando Ramirez
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An 18-year-old named Erick Holguin was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning on Montana Avenue in East El Paso. The incident occurred around 3:25 a.m. when Holguin was driving a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro at a high speed and collided with a concrete barrier, causing the car to roll over. A 17-year-old passenger was also seriously injured and both were taken to the hospital. This tragic event marks the 18th traffic fatality in El Paso for the year 2026, a slight decrease from 21 fatalities at the same time last year. The police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Key Details: • Crash occurred on the 12200 block of Montana Avenue at approximately 3:25 a.m. • Erick Holguin was driving a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro when the accident happened. • This is the 18th traffic fatality in El Paso for 2026.

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