EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a couple on Sunday in El Paso’s Lower Valley.
According to the El Paso Police Department, David McCall was arrested after he allegedly crashed into a motorcycle while driving on Loop 375 near Yarbrough, throwing the two riders off the bike, killing them.
This happened at around 6:17 p.m.
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The victims were identified as 44-year-old Alfredo De La Torre and 42-year-old Miriam De La Torre, both residents of Horizon City.
Miriam and Alfredo De La Torre and family. Credit: GoFundMe
Police said McCall was driving a 2025 Kia Forte heading west on Loop 375 (Cesar Chavez Highway) when he lost control of the car and crashed into the 2022 Suzuki GSX the couple was riding.
According to police, McCall tried to run away from the crash before he was caught.
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Jail records show McCall was booked on Monday and charged with two counts of “collision involving death.”
According to jail records, his bail is pending.
Court records show that in 2024, McCall was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison for smuggling persons and evading/resisting detention.
KFOX14/CBS4 is working to learn more regarding McCall’s release from federal prison.
Police statistics state that these are the 27th and 28th traffic deaths of 2026, compared to 33 at this time in 2025.
Video of McCall’s arrest was shared on the popular social media account @therealfitfamelpaso.
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Video shared on social media showing the arrest of suspect David McCall. July 12, 2026. Credit: FitFam
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