15-year-old killed in crash at Bridge of the Americas
Jerry Najera
UPDATE (11:29 p.m.) — The Northern Zone District Prosecutor’s Office said the teenager hit was 15 years old, not 13.
Officials said the teen was hit in an area where street vendors aren’t allowed and crossed at a location not designed for pedestrians.
The prosecutor’s office said the driver, a 10-year-old man, has been released and is subject to legal proceedings while an investigation continues.
Reports said the driver allegedly hit the teen at 10:30 a.m. and the National Guard initially took over the incident since it happened in a location under federal jurisdiction.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 13-year-old was killed after being struck by a vehicle at the Bridge of the Americas Port of Entry on the Mexican side of the border, authorities said.
Video shared by Channel 44 appears to show a gray car traveling along the left side of the traffic lanes moments before striking the child. The vehicle continues driving after the collision.
The video has been paused before the moment of impact because of the graphic nature of the incident.
Authorities later identified the driver and took the person into custody. Additional details about the driver’s identity or any potential charges were not immediately available.
Officials have not released further information about the circumstances leading up to the crash. The incident remains under investigation.