Basic Facts
Crash date: May 30, 2026
Crash location: State Highway Loop 375 at mile marker 20 near El Paso, TX
People involved:
- Andres Montanez, 19
- Unidentified Honda driver
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
El Paso County, TX — May 30, 2026, Andres Montanez was killed in a car accident just after 1 a.m. on Transmountain Road/State Highway Loop 375.
Authorities said an eastbound 2016 Honda Accord hit a pedestrian who was trying to cross the road at mile marker 20 near El Paso.
The pedestrian, 19-year-old Andres Montanez, died after being transported to a nearby hospital, according to authorities.
The Honda driver, who was not injured, is not facing any charges related to the crash at this time, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the El Paso County crash.
How Did This Accident Occur?
It is not clear at this point if there is anything the Honda driver could have done to avoid this collision. Was the area well lit? Were any other vehicles able to avoid the pedestrian? Was the driver distracted or fatigued? Did the vehicle have an issue with its brakes or steering mechanism?
Authorities must be able to answer these questions to the satisfaction of the pedestrian’s family. If they don’t the family could seek a third-party investigator to look intot his crash.
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