EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The 19-year-old woman who was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that occurred earlier this week in northwest El Paso said she was drinking with her “sugar daddy” at the Hope and Anchor bar prior to the crash, according to a police complaint affidavit.
Authorities say the crash happened around 9:17 p.m. on Monday in the 6300 block of North Desert Boulevard.
Investigators report that four vehicles were involved in the collision, which ultimately claimed the life of one driver.
Police identified the suspect as 19-year-old Ambar Chavira, who is accused of operating a silver 2016 BMW 428i at the time of the crash.
According to the affidavit, Chavira allegedly failed to control her speed and rear-ended another vehicle, triggering a chain-reaction collision. One of the impacted vehicles, a Subaru Outback, was driven by 56-year-old Jaime Andrade, who later died from injuries sustained in the crash.
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Witnesses at the scene described a chaotic aftermath. One driver, who had been rear-ended, exited his truck to check on others and reported seeing a man sitting dazed on a concrete barrier.
Moments later, another vehicle struck the scene, worsening the crash. The victim was found unresponsive and later transported to University Medical Center, where he died.
Authorities allege that Chavira fled the scene on foot instead of remaining to render aid or provide information, as required by law.
According to the affidavit, Chavira’s mom reported her daughter to police, saying she had fled from the scene.
Investigators later tracked her to a residence on Rosa Gandara Drive, where officers reported she showed signs of intoxication.
According to the affidavit, Chavira admitted to consuming multiple alcoholic beverages prior to the crash.
She told officers she had been drinking at the Hope and Anchor bar with her “sugar daddy” before attempting to drive home.
After the collision, she acknowledged leaving the scene despite being advised to stay and call 911.
She was taken into custody and charged with a collision involving death, a serious felony offense under Texas law.
The case remains under investigation. Authorities have not released additional details about potential charges or court proceedings.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission said it is investigating the incident and seeks to determine whether alcohol was served in violation of state law prior to the crash.
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