Rick Ballard and Dalia Olivas die in fatal East El Paso car crash
Fatal East El Paso car crash death of Rick Ballard and Dalia Olivas – Obituary
Two lives were tragically lost following a two-vehicle collision on Saturday night in East El Paso. The accident occurred around 11:37 p.m. at the intersection of Eastlake and Rojas, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department.
Upon arrival, deputies found that 29-year-old Rick Ballard had died at the scene, while 28-year-old Dalia Olivas was transported to a local hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the driver responsible for the crash is facing two counts of intoxication manslaughter once released from the hospital.
El Paso’s Special Traffic Investigators were called to the scene to conduct a detailed examination of the accident. Authorities have closed the intersection at Eastlake and Rojas until further notice as the investigation continues.