The El Paso Times is tracking every fatal crash to help the community understand where and why deadly collisions are happening. This list is preliminary and updated as often as possible, using information provided by El Paso County law enforcement.

Fatal Crashes Overview
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First fatal traffic crash of 2026

Jan. 1: Angelique Diaz De Leon, 18, died as she was a passenger in a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro that was hit by a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck about 2 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, on Gateway North Boulevard and Sean Haggerty Drive in Northeast El Paso.

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