Alameda Collision in El Paso Kills 1-Year-Old, Police Say

EL PASO, Texas – A 1-year-4-month-old child died after a two-vehicle collision Friday evening in the 7000 block of Alameda Avenue, the El Paso Police Department said. The Alameda collision in El Paso happened at 5:23 p.m. on November 6.

Officers responded to the crash, and the department’s Special Traffic Investigation Unit took over the scene. Police said the child was taken to a local hospital and later died from injuries suffered in the collision.

How the crash happened

Investigators said a 2010 gray Honda Fit was heading west on Alameda and turned left. A 2013 red Audi A4 was heading east on Alameda at the same time and could not avoid hitting the Honda, according to the preliminary investigation.

Police identified the Honda’s driver as 34-year-old Lwaxana Leigh Ramey of El Paso. She was injured. The Audi’s driver was 19-year-old Isaiah Jesse Martinez of El Paso.

Police listed failure to yield the right of way when turning as a contributing factor. The department’s release did not mention any charges, and it said the investigation continues.

Traffic deaths in 2026

The crash is the 58th traffic fatality in El Paso in 2026. Police counted 56 at this point last year.

Police are not releasing the child’s name in this report. Anyone with questions about the case can contact the department’s Public Affairs and Media Relations office at 915-838-5098 or ASKPD@elpasotexas.gov.