Daniel Borunda, El Paso Times At 12:35 a.m., Clinger was walking eastbound when she was hit by a pickup heading south on Lee Trevino Drive, police said. Wed, Feb 15, 2023. . All rights reserved. He also served as a recruiter inFlint, Michigan, andKnoxville, Tennessee, before arriving atFort BlissinJuly 2020. LAPD wants to find the leaker, Before and after photos from space show storms effect on California reservoirs, Dramatic before and after photos from space show epic snow blanketing SoCal mountains, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Review: A reimagined Secret Garden fails to flower anew at the Ahmanson Theatre, A $150,000 executive protection dog? You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. Spc. He also served as a recruiter inFlint, Michigan, andKnoxville, Tennessee, before arriving at Fort Bliss in July 2020. Due to his perseverance and resiliency, he was essentially the platoon sergeant for the entire battalion, not simplyBravo Company, Lt. Col.Rian Carter, commander of the47th Brigade Support Battalion,2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, said in a statement. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) Fort Bliss officials confirmed Tuesday night that the man killed in a crash in Far East El Paso early Sunday morning was a Fort Bliss soldier. Distributed byTribune Content Agency, LLC. Fort Bliss was his first duty station. Haley Britzky Kyei-Baffour was originally fromGhanaand was fromRed Oak, Texas, aFort Blissnews release stated. The deadly vehicle accident occurreda month after an incident in July whena soldier was injured when an M1 Abrams tank accidentally fired on another tank during a training exercise at Fort Bliss, the Army Times reported. Abcarian: Mask mandates? Two 1st Armored Division soldiers died over the weekend in vehicle-related accidents outside of Fort Bliss, Texas. He enlisted in the Army in November 2018. He served an additional 16 months as a Recruiter in Knoxville, Tennessee before assuming his final assignment at Fort Bliss in July 2020, the release added. caught fire after hitting the wreckage of another car crash, Two Fort Bliss soldiers die trapped in fiery crash in El Paso, Marines shut down elite scout sniper platoons in favor of all-weather, info-gathering units, Navy gives leaders mental health playbook to help troubled sailors, Cadets at the service academies can now have children while attending school, Military, VA provide troops, vets more gun safety options to help reduce suicides, Pentagon tells service members to stop displaying giant US flags at major events, K-Town Now features the latest news from the Kaiserslautern Military Community. "Early on 18 July, three Fort Bliss Soldiers were involved in a fatal multi-vehicle traffic accident. Matamoroschavarria and we grieve with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time," Lt. Col. Gilberto Escobedo, commander of 123rd Brigade Support Battalion, said in a statement. By Members of the Los Angeles County coroners office look at the wreckage of a Chevrolet Corvette that ended up in a shopping center after crashing into a Honda Accord at the intersection of Balboa and Victory boulevards in Lake Balboa. The driver of the car that split in two was seriously hurt. Update: Man killed in fiery car crash in Far East El Paso was a Fort Bliss soldier Richard Mustapha Sennessie, 23, has been charged in Perry's murder. Two 1st Armored Division soldiers died over the weekend in vehicle-related accidents outside of Fort Bliss, Texas. Rambo was assigned to 47th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team as a senior maintenance supervisor, Fort Bliss officials said. After hitting the debris, the Dodge continued for several hundred feet before crashing and catching fire, police said. A two-time reporting fellow with the International Womens Media Foundation, she graduated from Penn State with a degree in journalism and international studies. The two soldiers died trapped in the fiery wreck. Footage from KTLA showed the Honda upside down in the street and the Corvette at least 50 feet away in a strip mall parking lot. Fort Blisswas the first duty station for Kyei-Baffour, who joined theU.S. ArmyinDallasin 2019. The Tahoe rammed into the rear of the Pontiac, causing the car to slam into a concrete barrier and catch fire. 1st Class Keith A. Rambo, 32, and Spc. Last week, two soldiers at Ft. Details on the vehicle collision were not disclosed. 1st Class Rambo was a pivotal member of our team and an exemplary noncommissioned officer. Backseat passengerRuby Navarrete, 21, was ejected from the car during the crash, police said. Fatal accidents in other branches of the military are also up slightly. A Fort Bliss soldier was killed in a military vehicle collision during training Friday evening at the Army post, officials said Wednesday. Kyei-Baffour served as an artillery mechanic assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. The crash happened on Gateway East at Giles (McRae) after a speeding car allegedly ran a red light and crashed into a motorcyclist. She previously covered live news at the New York Times. Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, died when a Dodge Charger caught fire after hitting the wreckage of another car crash early Sunday on Loop 375 near Iron Medics Drive in East El Paso. Sgt. 19 Jan 2021. 1st Class Keith A. Rambo, 32, and Spc. I think the central reality here is pretty clear: War and simulated war are by definition unpredictable activities. said Loren Thompson, a defense analyst at the Lexington Institute. Barron was driving to his security guard job when his Pontiac Vibe was hit by the Tahoe driven by Nuez, who was possibly looking back while passing her boyfriend, who had crashed the Corvette into the center median, a state prosecutor said at a previous detention hearing for Nuez. A third soldierinjured in the traffic accident is hospitalized in stable condition and recovering, a Fort Bliss news release stated Wednesday. Investigators said the crash happened when a car veered and struck a guardrail, splitting it apart; the passenger compartment of that car was then struck by another car carrying the soldiers - which police said was speeding. Gutierrez and Nuez were arrested on charges of manslaughter and accident involving death. "The Iron Support Battalion is incredibly saddened by the tragic loss of Sgt. WASHINGTON (CBSDFW.COM/AP) - U.S. Army leaders are expected to fire or suspend a "significant number" of officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, in a dramatic purge to correct a . Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. Pvt. Rambo joined theU.S. Armyin 2007 inMuskegon, Michigan, according to information fromFort Bliss. Moore had earned the National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon, per 1st AD. El Paso police said that the fataltraffic collision occurred about 3:45 a.m. Sunday when a Kia Rio driven by Jhairo Jonathan Ajtun Martinez, 27, veered and crashed into a guardrail. A Fort Bliss soldier has died from her injuries in a hit-and-run pedestrian collision in the East Side over the weekend, El Paso police said Tuesday. 2023 Stars and Stripes. Kyei-Baffour was originally from Ghana and was from Red Oak, Texas, a Fort Bliss newsrelease stated. 1st Class Rambo was a pivotal member of our team and an exemplary noncommissioned officer. Military.com | By Matthew Cox. 3:37 A Fort Bliss soldier was killed in a military vehicle collision during training Friday evening at the Army post, officials said Wednesday. Around 3:46 a.m., a Chevrolet Corvette was speeding north on Balboa Boulevard and is believed to have failed to stop at a traffic light when it collided with a Honda SUV that was traveling east on Victory Boulevard, the Los Angeles Police Department said. "Sgt. Sgt. He always focused on the welfare, training, and quality of life of his soldiers and his charismatic personality will be sorely missed, Carter said. The names of the soldiers who died have not been disclosed . Two soldiers were killed and several others injured in a vehicle accident at Fort Bliss, Texas. He joined the Army in 2007 out of Muskegon, Michigan. Fort Bliss officials have released the names of two 1st Armored Division soldiers killed in a fiery car crash over the weekend. Officials at Fort Bliss, Texas, have identified two soldiers who died in a multi-vehicle traffic accident in El Paso early Sunday morning. The Guillen family unveils a sign at an entrance to Fort Hood renamed in honor of PFC Vanessa Guillen, Monday, April 19, 2021. According to officials, the deaths include seven off-duty accidents; seven suicides; one combat-related death; four homicides, one of which was on the base; two of natural causes; one that was undetermined pending an autopsy; and one drowning." He had been stationed at Fort Bliss since January 2019. A Fort Bliss soldier was killed in a military vehicle collision during training Friday evening at the Army post, officials said Wednesday. Anyone with any information can call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 (TIPS) or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. The truck was a light-colored possibly white or gray newer model pickup similar to a Chevrolet Silverado or GMC that should have front-end damage, police said. 1st Class Keith A. Rambo, right, died when their car caught fire after hitting the wreckage of another car crash on July 18 on Loop 375 near Iron Medics Drive in East El Paso, Texas. Contests & Promotions, 2023, NPG of Texas, L.P. El Paso, TX USA, Texas Department of Public Safety suspends agent assigned to El Paso after arrest, NMSU ends requirement for students, employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Closures, delays, cold weather updates as the Borderland braces for a drop in temperatures, Cat rescued from Juarez prison coming to Texas Fur real, Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, man in custody. Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, died when a Dodge Chargercaught fire after hitting the wreckage of another car crashearly Sunday onLoop 375nearIron Medics DriveinEast El Paso. Spc. Malvin Kyei-Baffour, left, and Sgt. Fort Bliss has identified two soldiers who died in a fiery crash along Loop 375 and Iron Medics Drive in east El Paso on Sunday. A sign for the strip mall was destroyed, and the area was strewn with debris. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. In a statement, officials at Bliss said they were deeply saddened by the tragic loss" of both soldiers. KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Miguel Angel Ortiz, 26, of Fabens, died at a hospital days after a June 6 head-on SUV crash on Interstate 10 East near Eastlake Boulevard in the eastern edge of El Paso. The driver of the Honda, a woman in her 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and front passenger were killed by the fire, the police statement added. (Facebook). Investigators were on scene in an effort to determine what triggered that crash. Traffic deaths: Driver of pickup arrested in fatal collision in Central; motorcyclist dies in Northeast crash. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. A 23-year-old Army private was killed on July 1st in an accident at a car dealership, the 1st Armored Division announced on Wednesday. She reports on important developments within the service, from new uniforms to new policies; the realities of military life facing soldiers and their families; and broader cultural issues that expand outside of the Army, touching each of the military services. 1st ClassKeith A. Rambo, 32, and Spc. EL PASO, Texas (Tribune News Service) Fort Blissofficials have released the names of two1st Armored Divisionsoldiers killed in a fiery car crash over the weekend. The accident occurred when a 2002 Kia Rio driven by 27-year-old Jhairo Jonathan Ajtun Martinez veered into a guardrail, splitting the car apart, according to a police statement. Duane Allen Rittenhouse of Twin Falls, Idaho, was in his own vehicle when he was hit . Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, died when a Dodge Chargercaught fireafter hitting the wreckageof another carcrashearly Sunday on Loop 375 near Iron Medics Drive in East El Paso. The accident occurred at about 11:30 p . Anyone with information on the hit-and-run may call El Paso police at 915-832-4400 or may anonymously call Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 (TIPS). He was a patriot who volunteered to serve his country as a tanker during a time of war. Daniel Borunda may be reached at 915-546-6102; dborunda@elpasotimes.com; @BorundaDaniel on Twitter. Daniel Borunda may be reached at 915-546-6102; dborunda@elpasotimes.com; @BorundaDaniel on Twitter. Two people were dead and another was critically injured after a car crash in the Lake Balboa area early Wednesday. (c)2021 the El Paso Times (El Paso, Texas), Visit the El Paso Times (El Paso, Texas) at www.elpasotimes.com. Matamoroschavarria joined the Army in 2012 from Key West, Florida. There have been 32 accidental on-duty Army fatalities since Oct. 1, according to military statistics. The Charger, which contained the Fort Bliss soldiers, continued traveling several hundred feet before eventually crashing and catching fire. His tragic and unforeseeable death deprives his family, his son, and our Army of a truly talented young man.. Juan Martinez was convicted Feb. 7 on two counts of intoxication manslaughter in a wrong-way crash that killed a mother and her 6-year-old son. "We care deeply for our soldiers and family members and stand ready to support as we all come together from this tragic loss.". The leak triggered another exchange between Soto-Martinez, a sharp critic of the LAPD, and the union that represents rank-and-file police officers. The soldiers from Fort Riley, Kan., were killed by the 120-millimeter round shortly before 2:30 a.m., said Maj. Malvin Kyei-Baffour," said Lt. Col. Matthew M. Fox, commander of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. Readus L. Moore Jr. belonged to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. 2. There have been 24 Marine and 14 Navy on-duty accidental fatalities so far this year, compared with 37 for the Marines and 20 for the Navy in all of fiscal 2001. Amid turmoil at Fort Hood, post commander removed, denied new role at Fort Bliss, Fort Bliss soldiers killed in Stryker vehiclestraining accident, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The Corvettes entire front end was sheared from the car, and windows of a nearby storefront were shattered. Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, were killed near the interchange of Interstate 375 and 601 Liberty Spur. According to the El Paso Police Department, Sennessie the man charged in connection with the fiery crash intentionally caused the crash by ramming the Jeep Wrangler he was driving into an. ORIGINAL REPORT, July 18: EL PASO, Texas -- Two people were killed and three others injured in a fiery crash involving multiple vehicles along a portion of Loop 375 early Sunday morning. Sign up to receive a daily email of today's top military news stories from Stars and Stripes and top news outlets The search continues for the pickup and its driver. Fort Bliss officials have released the names of two1st Armored Divisionsoldiers killed in a fiery car crashover the weekend. A mortar round exploded prematurely during a training exercise Friday at Ft. Irwin, killing three soldiers and wounding a fourth in the latest live-fire accident to hit the U.S. military. Readus Moore, 23, had just enlisted in the Army last November. EL PASO, Texas (Tribune News Service) Two Fort Bliss soldiers died trapped in a fiery collision on Loop 375 early Sunday, El Paso police and military officials said. She previously worked at Axios covering breaking news. Two people were trapped in the wreckage and transported by ambulance to a hospital in critical condition, said Brian Humphrey, spokesperson for the Los Angeles Fire Department. He was deployed toIraqthree times and once toKuwaitwith the115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. The Corvette driver later died at the hospital, Officer Robert Carter with the LAPDs Valley Traffic Division confirmed. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. UPDATE, July 21: The U.S. Army on Wednesday released the identities of two Fort Bliss soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Division who were killed in a fiery weekend traffic crash along Loop 375 at Spur 601. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Two Fort Bliss Soldiers Killed Tuesday in Training Accident, Multiple People Injured. By Meghann Myers Fort Bliss officials say Wixom was from Bloomingdale, Michigan, and. Sgt. A mortar round exploded prematurely during a training exercise Friday at Ft. Irwin, killing three soldiers and wounding a fourth in the latest live-fire accident to hit the U.S. military. The . Rambo joined the U.S. Army in2007 in Muskegon, Michigan, according to information from Fort Bliss. Malvin Kyei-Baffour, said Lt. Col.Matthew M. Fox, commander of the2nd Battalion,3rd Field Artillery Regiment,1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. Of the three victims taken to hospitals from the collision scene, authorities said two of them were in serious condition. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines |, KVIA-TV FCC Public File | FCC Applications |, Breaking News Due to his perseverance and resiliency, he was essentially the platoon sergeant for the entire battalion, not simply Bravo Company,"Lt. Col. Rian Carter, commander of the 47th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, said in a statement. 3 min read. 1st Class Keith Rambo, 32, a Michigan native, and Spc. Police didn't identify the soldiers killed, but did release the names of the trio injured: 27year-old Jhairo Jonathan Ajtun Martinez, 35year-old Luis Aneudy Velasquez and 21year-old Ruby Navarrete. Daily News Updates Get the latest in military news, entertainment and gear in your inbox daily. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Durch Klicken auf Alle akzeptieren erklren Sie sich damit einverstanden, dass Yahoo und unsere Partner Ihre personenbezogenen Daten verarbeiten und Technologien wie Cookies nutzen, um personalisierte Anzeigen und Inhalte zu zeigen, zur Messung von Anzeigen und Inhalten, um mehr ber die Zielgruppe zu erfahren sowie fr die Entwicklung von Produkten. El Pasopolice said that the fatal traffic collision occurred about3:45 a.m. Sundaywhen a Kia Rio driven by Jhairo Jonathan Ajtun Martinez, 27, veered and crashed into a guardrail. The names of the dead were withheld pending notification of relatives. COVID origins? Kyei-Baffour was a native of Red Oak, Texas, but originally from Ghana. A third Fort Bliss soldier was also injured in the incident but is stable and recovering at this time, officials said. Pvt. 1st Class Keith A. Rambo, 32, and Spc. The truck is described as a light-colored, possibly white or gray newer model pickup similar to a Chevrolet Silverado or GMC. UPDATE, July 19: Two people killed in a fiery weekend crash involving multiple vehicles along Loop 375 were soldiers stationed at Fort Bliss, the U.S. Army confirmed to ABC-7 on Monday. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. All Rights Reserved. UPDATE, July 21: The U.S. Army on Wednesday released the identities of two Fort Bliss soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Division who were killed in a fiery weekend traffic crash along Loop. Visit the post for more. caught fireafter hitting the wreckageof another carcrash, Las Cruces nativeassumes command of Fort Bliss garrison, Study: Female soldiers at Fort Hood and Fort Bliss faces highest risks of sexual assault, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Sgt. UPDATE, July 20: Authorities said Tuesday that a pair of Fort Bliss soldiers who died in a fiery weekend traffic crash along Loop 375 were killed when their vehicle went up in flames upon impact. He was deployed to Iraq three times and once to Kuwait with the 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. Backseat passengerRuby Navarrete, 21, was ejectedfrom the car during the crash, police said. Sgt. Fort Bliss has identified two soldiers who died in a fiery crash along Loop 375 and Iron Medics Drive in east El Paso on Sunday. We care deeply for our soldiers and family members and stand ready to support as we all come together from this tragic loss.. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. Alexandra E. Petri covers trends and breaking news for the Los Angeles Times. Matamoroschavarria was assigned to 123rd Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. Alyssa Rae Clinger, 20, was struck by a. 1st Class Rambo was a pivotal member of our team and an exemplary noncommissioned officer, said Rambos battalion commander, Lt. Col. Rian Carter. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. The passenger compartment came to a rest in the roadway and was struck by a 2021 Dodge Charger traveling at a high rate of speed, the statement reads. The Iron Support Battalion is incredibly saddened by the tragic loss of Sgt. Drum in New York were killed and 13 were injured when errant artillery shells hit near their mess tent. The other backseat passenger, Luis Aneudy Velasquez, 35, was pulled from the burning car by three good Samaritans, police said. Another soldier involved in the accident was treated and released from the hospital, per the El Paso Times. Roger Matamoroschavarria, 27, was an. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) Fort Bliss confirmed the person killed in a crash on Wednesday in the Lower Valley was a soldier at the Post. "He always focused on the welfare, training, and quality of life of his soldiers and his charismatic personality will be sorely missed,"Carter said. Date Location State Fatalities Notes Description; 1/2/1960: South Bay: FL: 9: head-on: 1/3/1960 We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones, Fox said in a statement. Spc. Meantime, the soldier's car continued traveling several hundred feet after impact before crashing into a ramp and catching fire, a police incident report said. All three service members were on active duty and assigned to the [] Matamoroschavarriajoined the Army in 2012 from Key West, Florida. Authorities have indicated both soldiers were killed when their car went up in flames upon impact from the crash that involved multiple vehicles. FORT BLISS, Texas - A Fort Bliss soldier was killed on post after a two-car accident, officials said. | The crash brokethe Kia in half, with the passenger compartment landing on the right lane. A third soldier. Details on the vehicle collision were not disclosed. A Fort Bliss soldier has died from her injuries in a hit-and-run pedestrian collision in the East Side over the weekend, El Paso police said Tuesday. 1st Class Keith Rambo, 32, a Michigan native, and The post Fort Bliss soldiers killed in fiery Loop 375 crash are identified appeared first on KVIA. He had been stationed at Fort Bliss since January 2019. Sgt. Sergeant 1st Class Keith A. Rambo; age 32 and Specialist Malvin . 2023 www.elpasotimes.com. Get the latest in military news, entertainment and gear in your inbox daily. He always focused on the welfare, training, and quality of life of his Soldiers and his charismatic personality will be sorely missed.. 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Haley Britzky joined Task & Purpose as the Army reporter in January 2019. The details surrounding the mishap are under investigation at this time, Fort Bliss said in a statement. Pvt. A breakdown of the 2001 data wasnt available. Rambo was a91X senior maintenance supervisor assigned to the 47th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team. Following a three-year tour as a Recruiter in Flint, Michigan, Rambo deployed again to Kuwait with 1st Cavalry Division, a Fort Bliss release reads. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Alyssa Rae Clinger, 20, was struck by a pickup early Sunday on Lee Trevino Drive in front of the Towne Centre retail strip, police said. Sgt. The names of the. A boyfriend and girlfriend, Saul Miguel Gutierrez, 24, and Kayla Nuez, 19, were allegedly racing on the freeway at speeds topping 110 mph in a Chevrolet Corvette and a Chevrolet Tahoe, police said. A 23-year-old Army private was killed on July 1st in an accident at a car dealership, the 1st Armored Division announced on . First sergeant of Bravo Company, 4-70 AR, 1st Sgt. The Ready First family mourns the loss of our friend, teammate and fellow soldier, Spc. Sergio Velazquez, said Moore was one of the most responsible and mature soldiers in the company, and will be remembered for being one of the most humble, caring and respectful soldiers in the unit. Sgt. A U.S. Army photo shows him with the last name Matamoros, but he was identified in a news release as Matamoroschavarria. Sergeant 1st Class Keith A. Rambo; age 32 and Specialist. Contact the author here. Sgt. According to El Paso County Jail records, they were released from jail in late April each on $300,000 split bonds. Two Fort Bliss soldiers died trapped in a fiery collision on Loop 375 early Sunday, El Paso police and military officials said. Martinez, Velasquez and Navarrete were all taken to hospitals with serious injuries. 2020 the El Paso Times (El Paso, Texas). Roger Matamoroschavarria, 27, was an Army motor transport operator, Fort Bliss said. Published Jul 5, 2019 4:05 PM EDT. Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, died when a Dodge Charger caught fire after hitting the wreckage of another car crash early Sunday on Loop 375 near Iron Medics Drive in East El Paso. This truck will have front-end damage. He also was deployedto Kuwait with the 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. Long-lost ship found at the bottom of Lake Huron, confirming story of tragic collision, TikTok to set default daily time limit of up to 60 minutes for minors, The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles, Shocking, impossible gas bills push restaurants to the brink of closures, Review: A reimagined Secret Garden fails to flower anew at the Ahmanson Theatre, A $150,000 executive protection dog? EL PASO, Texas - One Fort Bliss soldier was killed and another injured Friday in a crash that killed two others passengers and injures one other, police said . Published Sep 2, 2020 5:55 PM EDT. A third soldier injured in the traffic accident is hospitalized in stable condition and recovering, aFort Blissnews release stated Wednesday. Crash scene of deadly fiery crash along Loop 375 and Iron Medics in east El Paso on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Officials at Fort Bliss, Texas, have identified two soldiers who died in a multi-vehicle traffic accident in El Paso early Sunday morning. The crash broke the Kia in half, with the passenger compartment landing on the right lane. The Valley Traffic Division is leading the investigation into the crash. Daniel Borunda may be reached at 915-546-6102; dborunda@elpasotimes.com; @BorundaDaniel on Twitter. The two soldiers died trapped in the fiery wreck. Sgt. Police say the woman injured is an active duty soldier at Fort Bliss. 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