El Paso Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Rolling Vehicle

On August 29, 2024, Special Traffic Investigators responded to a collision involving a pedestrian at 12200 Pellicano, El Paso. Preliminary findings indicate that 62-year-old Carmen Najera had parked her vehicle and exited it, leaving the vehicle in a rolling position with a passenger still inside. At the time, Gloria Anthony was crossing Pellicano with other pedestrians. As the vehicle began rolling backward, the pedestrians attempted to stop it. During the attempt, Gloria Anthony was knocked to the ground and struck by the vehicle. She sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital, where she later died. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

This incident marks the 39th traffic fatality of 2024, compared to 53 fatalities recorded in 2023.