EL PASO, Texas (June 13, 2025) — A tragic single-vehicle crash in East El Paso has claimed the life of a 39-year-old man. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the fatal accident occurred Thursday afternoon in the 15300 block of Montana Avenue, prompting an active investigation by the department’s Special Traffic Investigators.
The victim has been identified as Sergio Emmanuel Camarillo-Ponce. According to authorities, the crash happened when the vehicle he was driving veered off the road, slammed into a rock wall, and overturned. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and found Camarillo-Ponce unresponsive. He was pronounced dead on-site. No other passengers or vehicles were involved, and no additional injuries were reported.
Preliminary findings suggest that Camarillo-Ponce’s vehicle left the roadway for reasons that remain unknown. Investigators are currently exploring several potential causes, including mechanical failure, driver distraction, excessive speed, or other contributing factors. At this time, it is not clear whether impairment or weather conditions played a role in the accident.
As the investigation continues, authorities are reviewing all available evidence, including surveillance footage, data from the vehicle, and statements from any witnesses who may have seen the crash. Officials are asking the public for assistance, urging anyone with relevant information to contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Special Traffic Investigators.
This devastating incident has sent shockwaves through the community and serves as a reminder of the unpredictable dangers on the road. Law enforcement officials are using this opportunity to remind drivers to stay alert, obey speed limits, and always drive with caution. Tragedies like this can occur in an instant, and safety remains a shared responsibility for all motorists.
The family of Sergio Camarillo-Ponce is now mourning an unimaginable loss. Support services are being made available to them as they grieve. As the community comes to terms with this tragedy, officials have extended their deepest condolences to all who knew and loved the victim. Further updates on the case will be released as investigators work to determine exactly what led to the fatal crash.