Female Passenger Killed Rosa Mendoza, 63, Carlos Villanueva, 33, Hospitalized in 2-Car Crash at U.S. 54 and Mesquite Hill Drive in El Paso
1 Killed and 2 Hurt in El Paso Crash at U.S. 54 and Mesquite Hill Drive
Female Passenger Killed Rosa Mendoza, 63, Carlos Villanueva, 33, Hospitalized in 2-Car Crash at U.S. 54 and Mesquite Hill Drive in El Paso
El Paso, Texas (January 4, 2018) —A woman was killed and two others injured following a two-vehicle crash in El Paso Wednesday last week, according to a police report.
The deadly accident took place at about 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, at the intersection of U.S. 54 and Mesquite Hill Drive in El Paso.
A preliminary report indicated that Carlos Villanueva, 33, was operating a jeep along U.S 54 at Mesquite Hill Drive when an SUV, driven northbound by 63-year-old Rosa Mendoza, ran a stop sign and slammed into Villanueva’s car.
The collision cause Villanueva’s vehicle to overturn throwing Villanueva and his female driver from the car, officials said.
An El Paso police stated that the female driver in Villanueva’s car was killed in the wreck while Villanueva was seriously injured and was taken to hospital for treatment. Mendoza was also transported to a hospital in critical condition.
No further details regarding the crash were issued, but an investigation into the deadly accident remained underway.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident or as a result of another person’s wrongful conduct, contact Joel A. Gordon & Associates at 281-943-5555 for a free consultation. Our offices are conveniently located throughout Houston and Harris County. We also conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients.
