El Paso, TX — December 13, 2024, Monica Alvarado was killed as the result of a car accident that happened around 11:30 p.m. along Interstate 10.
El Paso Police officials said that the accident took place along eastbound lanes of the interstate in the area of Sunland Park Drive.
It appears that 32-year-old Monica Alvarado was in a Ford Escape going along I-10. For reasons which aren’t clear right now, the vehicle left is lane. The Ford then crashed along the interstate, and Monica Alvarado was ultimately killed as a result.
Reports did not mention anyone else being involved in the accident. Right now, there are no confirmed causes for the accident.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
One thing to consider following any serious accident is whether or not steps are being taken to investigate the accident properly. As much as folks assume authorities are on top of things, even fatal crashes can slip through the cracks. Especially considering the fact there was an 18-wheeler accident in this area just 24 hours after this crash happened, it raises serious concerns about whether or not this accident is still going to get the attention it deserves.
For example, have authorities dedicated enough time and resources to this crash? Investigators should be able to examine a crash site carefully for signs of hazards, such as road debris, sudden changes in pavement conditions, or even lighting issues that may have caused the driver to veer off course. This can take particular experience, significant time investment, and sometimes state-of-the-art tools to do properly. But if authorities feel they have other priorities they need to divert efforts to, a crash can end up slipping through the cracks.
One such possible factor is a vehicle defect. While they don’t often get much attention in the public eye, vehicle defects are a serious issue worth close scrutiny. For example, issues with steering systems, brakes, or even a sudden tire blowout could cause a vehicle to veer off the road unexpectedly. Faulty seatbelts or airbags can also turn survivable crashes into deadly ones. Identifying such defects requires a forensic examination of the vehicle and its parts, but this process needs to happen quickly to preserve critical evidence. Without this step, important answers may remain undiscovered.
Also, electronic data from the crash needs to be collected. Modern vehicles are equipped with Engine Control Modules (ECMs) that record key data in the moments leading up to a crash. This data can include speed, braking inputs, and steering activity, all of which can provide valuable insight into why the vehicle left its lane. Additionally, cellphone data and potential video evidence from traffic cameras or nearby security cameras might help shed light on the moments leading up to the crash. Securing this evidence quickly is essential, as it can be lost or overwritten if not promptly preserved.
Simply put, I’ve handled all kinds of deadly accidents for over 30 years, and authorities are not always the exhaustive, definitive source of information people would expect. Sometimes, independent investigations show that authorities did good work, and that can be a significant relief to families looking for answers. Other times, independent investigations may show authorities dropped the ball, and there’s more to the story that needs to be examined. Whatever happened here, it remains to be seen if steps are being taken to get the victim’s loved ones the answers they deserve.
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