EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 29-year-old man was arrested after a crash on Montana Avenue in Far East El Paso on Saturday that killed a woman.

According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Gerard Anthony Nelson Jr. was arrested after he allegedly ran a red light and crashed into another car, seriously injuring three and killing a 60-year-old Lucia Villa.

This happened at around 3:13 p.m.

Investigators believe Nelson Jr. was drunk driving a black Chrysler 300 going east on Montana, while a black Ford Focus was going north on Desert Meadows Road.

Authorities said the crash was so severe that it sent one of the passengers of the Ford Focus flying from the vehicle.

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The three remaining passengers were rushed to the hospital with injuries described as life-threatening.

According to jail records, Nelson Jr. was booked into the El Paso County Jail Annex, where he was charged with intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle and two counts of intoxication assault with vehicle (serious bodily injury), with a combined bond set at $650,000.

Following the arrest, El Paso County Sheriff Oscar Ugarte issued the following statement:

“This tragic loss is a heartbreaking reminder of why it is so important to never drive while intoxicated. A family is now facing the holidays without their loved one. Let this serve as a reminder to make responsible choices and help keep our roads safe.”

The crash remains under investigation.

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