Man turns himself in after deadly New Year’s deadly crash in Northeast El Paso

Published
January 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
El Paso, Texas
intersection of Gateway North and Sean Hagerty
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash El Paso Texas in El Paso, Texas: A 48-year-old man from New Mexico, Abel Garcia, was charged with intoxication manslaughter after a fatal crash on New Year's Day 2026 in northeast El Paso, Texas. The collision involved a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado pickup and a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. The 18-year-old passenger in the Camaro, Angelique Diaz De Leon, died, while a 19-year-old driver was injured and hospitalized. The pickup truck was found to have violated a red light, and authorities are investigating potential alcohol involvement.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Angelique Diaz De Leon Named in reporting

Original reporting

Man turns himself in after deadly New Year’s deadly crash in Northeast El Paso

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