HORIZON CITY, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A local teacher died after a crash in Horizon City on Thursday night.
The crash happened around 8:36 p.m. at the intersection of Eastlake Blvd. and Blingwood Street.
Deputies from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, where they found a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries.
According to the preliminary findings, a silver Audi was traveling westbound on Eastlake Blvd. when a blue Nissan SUV, heading eastbound, attempted a left turn onto Blingwood St.
The Nissan failed to yield the right of way, leading to the collision.
The woman who died was identified as 53-year-old Virginia Striplin.
Striplin died at the hospital due to her injuries.
Striplin was a teacher at O’Shea Keleher Whole Child Academy, officials with the Socorro Independent School District confirmed.
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The investigation is ongoing.
Socorro ISD teacher dies in crash that happened on Eastlake Blvd. and Blingwood Street on Feb. 5, 2026 (credit: KINT)
Message from organizer Geena Arellano:
LINK TO SUPPORT: Supporting the Family of Virginia Striplin in Loving Memory
Last night, our family experienced an unimaginable loss. Our beloved mother passed away in a tragic car accident in El Paso, Texas. She was taken from us far too soon, and our hearts are completely broken.
She was a dedicated and deeply loved teacher who spent 27 years shaping young lives through education. Most recently, she taught Pre-K 4 at O’Shea Elementary School, where she was known for her kindness, patience, and unwavering love for her students. Teaching was not just her career—it was her calling. She touched countless families and left a lasting impact on her community.
She leaves behind her three daughters, Geena, Gianna, and Genah, as well as her two precious grandchildren, Adalynn and Landon, who meant the world to her.
During this incredibly difficult time, we are saddened to ask for help with funeral and memorial expenses. Any contribution—no matter the amount—will help ease the financial burden as we focus on honoring her life and supporting our family through this loss.
If you are unable to donate, we kindly ask that you keep our family in your thoughts and prayers and consider sharing this page.
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