Four young pedestrians suffered minor injuries in a hit-and-run collision Thursday afternoon in central El Paso. The El Paso police and emergency services responded to the scene at the intersection of Virginia Street and Arizona Avenue, which is near the First Baptist Church, at approximately 4:26 p.m. after receiving a 911 call about the incident. The injured were found at the location, according to KVIA.
The vehicle involved in hitting the children was reported to have sped away from the area immediately after the crash. Witnesses near First Baptist Church, where the incident took place, were left stunned as the vehicle disappeared in the bustling streets of central El Paso. As per the information given by fire officials, the four individuals were transported with minor injuries, coded as "Code 1," implying non-life-threatening conditions, as KTSM reported.
Authorities are now investigating the case, urging anyone with information to come forward to aid in tracking down the driver. The description of the vehicle has not been publicly released as part of the ongoing investigation. "The vehicle fled the scene," fire officials revealed the escape of the vehicle, which brought the intersection to a standstill as first responders attended to the injured and law enforcement and began their preliminary investigations, according to the fire officials' report to KTSM.
Community members have expressed concern over the safety in the area, especially given that children were involved in the crash. While minor injuries were reported, the hit-and-run has raised broader questions on traffic safety measures and driver accountability in El Paso. According to KFOX, in the same crash, the children had sustained their injuries. Local authorities continue to ask witnesses or those with relevant information to contact the El Paso Police Department, as community support can be crucial in resolving such incidents swiftly and justly.
