Jace Contreras Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Ariel Rico in El Paso

Jace Contreras ID’d as 4-Year-Old Child injured in El Paso Pedestrian Accident on Ariel Rico

El Paso, Texas (May 8, 2018) – El Paso Police have identified the 4-year-old child injured in a hit-and-run crash Sunday afternoon in the Lower Valley as Jace Contreras.
The collision occurred just before 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 6 in the 9400 block of Ariel Rico.
According to police, Contreras was hit by a dark-colored SUV driven by a Hispanic male when he had run into the street toward an ice cream truck in the 9400 block of Ariel Rico.
The driver of the SUV reportedly fled the scene and was last seen driving north on Burgundy Drive.
Contreas was transported to University Medical Center with serious injuries. He was in serious but stable condition.
Anyone with information on the driver of the SUV involved in the accident is asked to contact El Paso Police STI Unit at (915) 832-4000. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-8477 to remain anonymous.
If you or a loved has been injured 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.
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