Burges High School Graduate Briana Chavez Killed in El Paso Crash at Del Rey Boulevard and Settlers Pass

El Paso, Texas (December 28, 2017) — Authorities have identified an El Paso woman who was fatally struck by a vehicle in Las Cruces Tuesday evening as 19-year-old Briana Chavez.
The deadly wreck happened at about 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, on Del Rey Boulevard and Settlers Pass.
Chavez was struck by a transit bus, La Cruces police said, she reportedly suffered serious injuries and transported to a hospital for treatment.
According to Chavez mother, she was told that Chavez was struck by a speeding city bus which threw her into oncoming traffic where she was hit by two other vehicles.
Chavez a graduate of Burges High School in El Paso and was a sophomore at studying veterinary at New Mexico State University.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
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