Passenger Jennifer Lopez Killed in SUV Crash on Gateway East

Teen Dead in Solo-Vehicle Collision in El Paso

El Paso, TX (April 22, 2026) – 16-year-old Jennifer Lopez lost her life in an SUV crash on Gateway East early Saturday morning.

The deadly vehicle crash happened before 2 a.m. at the 6500 block of Gateway E, near Buffalo Soldier.

Investigators said an 18-year-old driver was eastbound on Gateway East when he lost control of the vehicle and slid onto a utility pole.

Responders rushed the seriously injured passenger, Jennifer Lopez, to an area hospital, where she later died.

Troopers are conducting a further investigation into the fatal crash.

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