She previously worked at Axios covering breaking news. Fort Bliss officials have released the names of two 1st Armored Division soldiers killed in a fiery car crash over the weekend. This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Fort Bliss soldier dies from injuries in El Paso hit-and-run collision, Driver of pickup arrested in fatal collision in Central; motorcyclist dies in Northeast crash, Corvette, SUV drivers were couple allegedly racing in fiery, fatal El Paso freeway crash, Fort Bliss soldier dies from injuries in El Paso hit-and-run collision. At 12:35 a.m., Clinger was walking eastbound when she was hit by a pickup heading south on Lee Trevino Drive, police said. He was a 91P artillery mechanic assigned to2nd Battalion,3rd Field Artillery Regiment,1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. All rights reserved. All Rights Reserved. The Corvettes entire front end was sheared from the car, and windows of a nearby storefront were shattered. 2. Spc. Crash scene of deadly fiery crash along Loop 375 and Iron Medics in east El Paso on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Spc. Get the latest in military news, entertainment and gear in your inbox daily. The twodeceased soldiers were the driver and front-seat passenger in aDodge Charger that struckthe Kia passenger compartment wreckage on the roadway, police said. Sign up to receive a daily email of today's top military news stories from Stars and Stripes and top news outlets On Feb. 23, a soldier from Ft. Bragg, N.C., was shot and killed and a second was wounded when they tried to disarm a sheriffs deputy they thought was participating in their training exercise. The other backseat passenger, Luis Aneudy Velasquez, 35, was pulled from the burning car by three good Samaritans, police said. Meantime, the soldier's car continued traveling several hundred feet after impact before crashing into a ramp and catching fire, a police incident report said. EL PASO, Texas (Tribune News Service) Fort Blissofficials have released the names of two1st Armored Divisionsoldiers killed in a fiery car crash over the weekend. A third soldier. Kenmaj D. Graham was walking in El Paso, Texas, early Sunday morning when an oncoming vehicle struck the 21-year-old cavalry scout, according to a Fort Bliss news release Monday. "He always focused on the welfare, training, and quality of life of his soldiers and his charismatic personality will be sorely missed,"Carter said. He was a patriot who volunteered to serve his country as a tanker during a time of war. "Early on 18 July, three Fort Bliss Soldiers were involved in a fatal multi-vehicle traffic accident. 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Matamoroschavarria and we grieve with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time, Lt. Col. Gilberto Escobedo, commander of 123rd Brigade Support Battalion, said in a statement. Fort Bliss has identified two soldiers who died in a fiery crash along Loop 375 and Iron Medics Drive in east El Paso on Sunday. The accident occurred at about 11:30 p . He also was deployedto Kuwait with the 215th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division. Malcolm X. Perry, 27 . Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, died when a Dodge Chargercaught fire after hitting the wreckage of another car crashearly Sunday onLoop 375nearIron Medics DriveinEast El Paso. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. The El Paso Police Department is the lead investigative agency over the incident. Two people were dead and another was critically injured after a car crash in the Lake Balboa area early Wednesday. Capt. He enlisted in the Army in November 2018. The soldiers from Fort Riley, Kan., were killed by the 120-millimeter round shortly before 2:30 a.m., said Maj. According to El Paso County Jail records, they were released from jail in late April each on $300,000 split bonds. A third soldier. Details on the vehicle collision were not disclosed. Sgt. Spc. Rambo was a91X senior maintenance supervisor assigned to the 47th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team. Backseat passengerRuby Navarrete, 21, was ejectedfrom the car during the crash, police said. Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, died when a Dodge Chargercaught fireafter hitting the wreckageof another carcrashearly Sunday on Loop 375 near Iron Medics Drive in East El Paso. Rambo was a 91X senior maintenance supervisor assigned to the47th Brigade Support Battalion,2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team. Sergeant 1st Class Keith A. Rambo; age 32 and Specialist Malvin . Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, a native of Red Oak, Texas. A breakdown of the 2001 data wasnt available. Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, were killed near the interchange of Interstate 375 and 601 Liberty Spur. Two 1st Armored Division soldiers died over the weekend in vehicle-related accidents outside of Fort Bliss, Texas. Alyssa Rae Clinger, 20, was struck by a. Sgt. More: Las Cruces nativeassumes command of Fort Bliss garrison. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) Fort Bliss confirmed on Monday that three soldiers were involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Far East El Paso early Sunday morning. Sgt. Around 3:46 a.m., a Chevrolet Corvette was speeding north on Balboa Boulevard and . Pvt. Roger Matamoroschavarria, 27, was an Army. A 23-year-old Army private was killed on July 1st in an accident at a car dealership, the 1st Armored Division announced on Wednesday. Malvin Kyei-Baffour," said Lt. Col. Matthew M. Fox, commander of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. His tragic and unforeseeable death deprives his family, his son, and our Army of a truly talented young man.. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. A 23-year-old Army private was killed on July 1st in an accident at a car dealership, the 1st Armored Division announced on . Haley Britzky joined Task & Purpose as the Army reporter in January 2019. Footage from KTLA showed the Honda upside down in the street and the Corvette at least 50 feet away in a strip mall parking lot. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Rambo deployed to Iraq three times and once to Kuwait. He also served as a recruiter inFlint, Michigan, andKnoxville, Tennessee, before arriving at Fort Bliss in July 2020. She reports on important developments within the service, from new uniforms to new policies; the realities of military life facing soldiers and their families; and broader cultural issues that expand outside of the Army, touching each of the military services. The truck was a light-colored possibly white or gray newer model pickup similar to a Chevrolet Silverado or GMC that should have front-end damage, police said. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. A mortar round exploded prematurely during a training exercise Friday at Ft. Irwin, killing three soldiers and wounding a fourth in the latest live-fire accident to hit the U.S. military. The leak triggered another exchange between Soto-Martinez, a sharp critic of the LAPD, and the union that represents rank-and-file police officers. El Paso police had no new details on the crash investigation to provide as of Monday morning. Sgt. EL PASO, Texas - One Fort Bliss soldier was killed and another injured Friday in a crash that killed two others passengers and injures one other, police said . He served an additional 16 months as a Recruiter in Knoxville, Tennessee before assuming his final assignment at Fort Bliss in July 2020, the release added. Malvin Kyei-Baffour, 21, died when a Dodge Charger caught fire after hitting the wreckage of another car crash early Sunday on Loop 375 near Iron Medics Drive in East El Paso. | (Credit: KFOX14/CBS4) EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) Fort Bliss has identified. EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) Fort Bliss confirmed the person killed in a crash on Wednesday in the Lower Valley was a soldier at the Post. He always focused on the welfare, training, and quality of life of his soldiers and his charismatic personality will be sorely missed, Carter said. Sgt. He also was sentenced to 15 years in prison for . The case is pending in court. 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A sign for the strip mall was destroyed, and the area was strewn with debris. Kyei-Baffour was originally from Ghana and was from Red Oak, Texas, a Fort Bliss newsrelease stated. Due to his perseverance and resiliency, he was essentially the platoon sergeant for the entire battalion, not simplyBravo Company, Lt. Col.Rian Carter, commander of the47th Brigade Support Battalion,2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, said in a statement. Alyssa Rae Clinger, 20, was struck by a pickup early Sunday on Lee Trevino Drive in front of the Towne Centre retail strip, police said. This truck will have front-end damage. All three service members were on active duty and assigned to the [] We care deeply for our soldiers and family members and stand ready to support as we all come together from this tragic loss, said Kyei-Baffours battalion commander, Lt. Col. Matthew M. Fox. A 21-year-old soldier died when his motorcycle collided with a speeding car that failed to stop at a red light in El Paso, Texas, according to local police. Matamoroschavarria joined the Army in 2012 from Key West, Florida. 1st Class Rambo was a pivotal member of our team and an exemplary noncommissioned officer, said Rambos battalion commander, Lt. Col. Rian Carter. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. First sergeant of Bravo Company, 4-70 AR, 1st Sgt. Barron was driving to his security guard job when his Pontiac Vibe was hit by the Tahoe driven by Nuez, who was possibly looking back while passing her boyfriend, who had crashed the Corvette into the center median, a state prosecutor said at a previous detention hearing for Nuez. The two soldiers died trapped in the fiery wreck. Around 3:46 a.m., a Chevrolet Corvette was speeding north on Balboa Boulevard and is believed to have failed to stop at a traffic light when it collided with a Honda SUV that was traveling east on Victory Boulevard, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. I think the central reality here is pretty clear: War and simulated war are by definition unpredictable activities. said Loren Thompson, a defense analyst at the Lexington Institute. Matamoroschavarria and we grieve with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time," Lt. Col. Gilberto Escobedo, commander of 123rd Brigade Support Battalion, said in a statement. Roger Matamoroschavarria, 27, was an Army motor transport operator, Fort Bliss said. Daily News Updates Last week, two soldiers at Ft. 1st Class Keith Rambo, 32, a Michigan native, and Spc. 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