El Paso police identify teen killed after being struck on North Loop in the Lower Valley

El Paso police identified teen killed after being struck on North Loop in the Lower Valley by Staff Tue, November 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM 3 VIEW ALL PHOTOS Mary Louise Brooks (Credit: Family of Mary Brooks) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: El Paso Police Mary Louise Brooks Pedestrian North Loop Vehicle collision Special Traffic Investigations Unit Joaquin Velez Velasco Traffic fatality EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso police have identified an 18-year-old woman who died after being struck by a vehicle late Friday on North Loop as Mary Louise Brooks. According to the El Paso Police Department, Brooks was the pedestrian involved in the deadly collision, which happened on Friday, Nov. 6 at about 10:37 p.m. in the 9000 block of North Loop. Officers said a preliminary investigation found a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox driven by 60-year-old Joaquin Velez Velasco was traveling eastbound when it struck a pedestrian who was lying in the roadway. Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. However, no other information regarding Brooks' death has been released. The Special Traffic Investigations Unit responded to the scene and is continuing the investigation. As the investigation continues, EPPD is urging anyone with information to call the non-emergency line at 915-832-4400 or Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 to remain anonymous. Police said this is the 57th traffic fatality this year, compared with 56 at the same time last year. RECOMMENDED: Woman killed in North Loop crash in the Lower Valley; police seek tips Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox Trending Two women sought in Lower Valley apartment assault Authorities in El Paso are looking for two women suspected of assaulting a woman in connection with an assault at an apartment complex in the Lower Valley. Trash truck hits bridge pillar on US 54 frontage at Trowbridge; 1 seriously injured Crash on the southbound US 54 frontage road at Trowbridge has shut down the left two lanes, TxDOT El Paso says. Major backups reported, with no estimated clearing time. Drivers should expect delays. New Starbucks drive-thru planned near Anthony Starbucks is planning a new 1,933-square-foot drive-thru at 9405 S. Desert Blvd. in Anthony, Texas, near the New Mexico line. A state filing lists a $1.25M buildout with estimated construction July to Sept. 2027. Veterans Day: El Paso restaurants, retailers offer free meals and discounts El Paso Veterans Day deals hit Wednesday: free meals at Chili’s, Applebee’s, Golden Corral and more, plus Great Clips haircuts, 50% off Jiffy Lube, Target 20% off, and a noon cookout. Verify rules first. El Paso High student, family held in ICE custody at Dilley pending immigration hearing An El Paso High School student and her family are in ICE custody after an Oct. 22 arrest tied to alleged illegal entry in 2022. Rep. Joaquin Castro is urging their release as they await a judge at Dilley. NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 3 NEW El Paso police identified teen killed after being struck on North Loop in the Lower Valley 5 Rep. Vince Perez files bills to make second DWI a felony, change school funding 4 Veterans Day: El Paso restaurants, retailers offer free meals and discounts 4 Deck Plaza project tops $74M after $250K donation, but $165M gap remains