Hector Avila Hit, Injured by Vehicle at Mesa and Montana in El Paso
Hector Avila ID’d as Pedestrian Injured in El Paso Accident at Mesa and Montana
Hector Avila Hit, Injured by Vehicle at Mesa and Montana in El Paso
El Paso, Texas (May 23, 2018) – The pedestrian who was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle Sunday morning in Central El Paso has been identified as Hector Avila, 58., according to police.
The fatal crash happened at about 10:20 a.m. Sunday, May 20 at the intersection of Mesa and Montana.
Police said 38-year-old Leandro Casella was driving a 2003 Saturn westbound on Montana when he made a right turn onto Mesa and struck Avila while he was crossing the street.
Avila was transported to University Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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