Jorge Alvarez Arrested in Horrific Crash on Ponchatula Drive [El Paso County, TX]

El Paso County, TX (August 31, 2026) — 20-year-old Jorge Alvarez faces intoxication assault charges after an off-road vehicle crash injured five teenage passengers in East El Paso County.

Deputies with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:15 p.m. to a crash near Ponchatula Drive and Mandeville Drive.

Investigators said Jorge Alberto Gomez Alvarez was driving an off-road vehicle westbound on Mandeville with five passengers, ages 15 to 16, when he lost control. The vehicle rolled over several times.

All five teens suffered injuries and went to local hospitals for treatment. A 15-year-old and a 16-year-old sustained serious injuries.

Investigators determined that Gomez Alvarez was intoxicated when the crash occurred. Authorities arrested him and booked him into the El Paso County Detention Facility on two counts of intoxication assault with a vehicle. His bond was set at $10,000.

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