Ramon Pena Flees Scene of Hit-and-Run Crash on Desert Meadows Drive [El Paso, TX]

El Paso, TX (June 13, 2025) — El Paso County deputies arrested 40-year-old Ramon Pena in connection with a hit-and-run crash on Desert Meadows Drive that injured several people.

The collision happened around 6:17 p.m. on June 10 near Desert Meadows Drive and Montana Avenue. Investigators said the driver of a black Dodge Ram struck another vehicle and left the scene without stopping to provide assistance or exchange information.

During the investigation, deputies reviewed evidence and tracked the suspected vehicle to a residence on Blaeu Drive. Authorities obtained a search warrant, seized the pickup, and collected additional evidence, including surveillance footage that allegedly showed the vehicle arriving at the home shortly after the crash.

Investigators identified the driver as Pena and obtained an arrest warrant charging him with a collision involving damage to a vehicle. Deputies later located and arrested Pena at a residence on Hiawatha Drive without incident.

Authorities also charged Pena with violating a court-issued protective order after determining he was not permitted to be at that location. He was booked into the El Paso County Downtown Detention Facility.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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A hit-and-run is not just a crime, but a devastating act of cowardice leaving victims injured, scared, and sometimes fighting for their lives. If you’re involved in a traffic accident, stop immediately. Call 911. Help those who are hurt.

Remember that fleeing the scene only worsens the situation and carries serious legal consequences, including felony charges. Victims deserve accountability and justice.

Leaving the scene of a crash can delay medical assistance for injured victims and may result in serious criminal consequences. Drivers involved in a collision should remain at the scene, provide required information, and cooperate with emergency responders and law enforcement.

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