UPDATE: FATAL CRASH IN MONTANA VISTA

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UPDATE: EL PASO COUNTY TEXAS-On Sunday, 07-22-12, the driver of a Ford truck, ALBERTO CORONADO, was arrested and charged with INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER/5 COUNTS after an investigation by the EPCSO/Special Traffic Investigators revealed CORONADO disregarded a stop sign at the intersection of Santiesteban Ln. and John Henry (Montana Vista area) and crashed into a Chevy Malibu, killing all (5) occupants in the Malibu. Since then Coronado remains in jail with a total bond of $ 1,850,000.

The Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance for any information regarding a male bystander who made contact with DEFENDANT/CORONADO at the time of the accident. It is believed the bystander has information that will assist with the investigation and is not being sought for none other than information. It is unknown if the bystander left on foot or in a vehicle after he spoke to  CORONADO shortly after the accident. The male bystander is described as approximately 45 to 50 years of age, light complexion, was possibly wearing a blue shirt, had sunglasses on, and was accompanied by a female wearing a peach in color blouse. 

Traffic investigators are requesting this person please come forward and/or call the Sheriff’s Office Communications Section @ 915-546-2280 with any information