Maria Ruiz-Martinez Killed in Train Accident on San Elizario Road in Clint

Maria Ruiz-Martinez Identified as Woman Killed in Clint Train Crash on San Elizario Road

Clint, Texas (June 1, 2018) – The woman who was killed in a crash involving a vehicle and a train on Wednesday evening in Clint has been identified as Maria Georgina Ruiz-Martinez, 52.
According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department, the deadly collision took place at about 6:30 p.m. May 30, on San Elizario Road.
The sheriff’s department reported that a vehicle with four occupants, among them Ruiz-Martinez, got stuck on the train tracks. Three people were able to get out of the vehicle, but Ruiz-Martinez was still inside when the train struck it.
Ruiz-Martinez was transported to a hospital with critical injuries and later succumbed to her injuries.
Police are working to find out why the vehicle got stuck on the tracks.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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