El Paso, TX — August 9, 2025, Antonio De La Cruz was killed as the result of a car accident which happened around 3:54 p.m. on Dyer Street.
Preliminary statements from El Paso Police officials say that the crash took place at the intersection of Dyer Street and Sanders Avenue.
According to investigators, 44-year-old Antonio De La Cruz was in a vehicle at the above intersection. De La Cruz reportedly passed a vehicle in front of him before making a turn, but the vehicle ended up going off-road and crashing into a tree. Antonio De La Cruz was reportedly ejected from the vehicle resulting in fatal injuries.
There were no other reported injuries reported by police. Investigations are ongoing at this time.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Following any serious accident, it’s worth considering whether authorities are going to dedicate the time and the resources it takes to full investigate a deadly crash. Even seemingly minor details can play a big role, so investigations need to be able to cover them.
For example, these reports mention an ejecting. Any crash involving an ejection needs to include inspections of the victim’s vehicle. Sometimes, that’s the natural result of the circumstances surrounding the crash. Other times, though, it can be a sign of a potential vehicle defect, such as a fault seatbelt. I can’t count how many times authorities saw these details and just overlooked them without a second thought.
Whatever ultimately happened, it’s up to the evidence to tell the story. If authorities make sure to gather as much evidence as possible, they can make sure that story comes to light. But if it seems their efforts are coming up short, that’s when there may need to be more thorough independent investigations.
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