Single-Vehicle Wreck Leaves One Dead, Two Injured in El Paso

El Paso, TX (5/12/2020) – One person was killed and two were left injured Sunday after a single-vehicle wreck in El Paso.

The accident happened around 8:00 p.m. According to police 39-year-old driver Nathaniel West drove his Taurus into a cement pillar after hydroplaning across a puddle of water at high speeds.

West and the other two occupants of the vehicle, 25-year-old Amber Torres and a 7-month-old child, were taken to University Medical Center.

Torres was pronounced dead at UMC.

West and the infant sustained minor injuries.

Crash investigators will review all factors that may have led up to the accident and police reports will be made available in fourteen days.

Car Accident Attorneys, Sutliff & Stout

The surviving families of the two injured victims may be entitled to a personal injury claim due to the actions of the driver. While it remains to be seen what caused the accident, the actions resulted in two people being injured.

When situations like these occur, it’s best to hire a legal attorney from here on out. An attorney can deal with insurance adjusters for you, negotiate settlements, and represent your best interests if a lawsuit is needed. If you or a loved one were involved in a car accident, immediately contact a legal expert to help you evaluate your options. Call car accident attorneys Sutliff & Stout at (713) 987-7111 or send us an email to discuss your car accident injury case.

Source: My Texas Daily, Pixabay

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