Isidro Ruiz Jr. Killed, Enrique Pena Arrested after DUI Crash on George Dieter Drive [El Paso, TX]

Isidro Ruiz Jr. Dead, Enrique Pena Arrested after DUI Collision in El Paso

 
EL PASO, TX (April 3, 2024) — Officials identified 42-year-old Isidro Ruiz Jr. of Fabens as the man killed in a DUI crash on Thursday, March 28.
 
According to the El Paso Police Department, the incident occurred along the 1500 block of George Dieter Drive, near Pellicano Drive at about 12:25 a.m.
 
EPPD responded to the scene. A few moments later, EPPD’s Special Traffic Investigations also arrived in the area. They investigated and then determined that 35-year-old Enrique Joel Pena, of El Paso, drove south on George Dieter. After that, he rear-ended Ruiz Jr.’s vehicle.
 
Ruiz reportedly succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene.
 
Meanwhile, Pena suffered minor injuries.
 
According to EPPD, Pena was under the influence and committed a felony driving while impaired.
 
Authorities booked Pena into the El Paso County Detention Facility and then charged him with murder.

Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Isidro Ruiz Jr. during this difficult time.

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