EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Gadsden Independent School District is mourning the loss of a Gadsden High School student who passed away over the weekend. The student, a 9th grader, was part of the GHS community alongside an older sibling, who is currently an 11th-grade student at the same school.
The teen was involved in a crash Sunday evening at 6:50 p.m. near 8100 Highway 478. New Mexico State Police told KTSM troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash where a vehicle struck a light pole and stopped in front of a home.
The investigation into the crash that claimed two lives is ongoing, NMSP stated. The names of the people involved in the crash have not been released.
Jail records show that Christina Escobedo-Arriaga, 33, was booked into the Dona Ana County Detention Center on two counts of vehicular homicide. She was also charged with great bodily injury by a motor vehicle and DWI liquor or drugs. Troopers arrested Escobedo-Arriaga at 8100 Highway 478 late Sunday night.
No bond was issued to Escobedo-Arriaga, according to jail records.
District officials on Monday expressed their condolences to the family, students, and staff impacted by the tragedy.
“Our hearts are broken,” said Gadsden ISD Superintendent Travis Dempsey. “We will stand beside our students, staff, and this family in love and support through this difficult time.”
In response to the loss, the district has mobilized counselors, wellness room specialists, and mental health professionals to support the Gadsden High School community. These services are available to any student or staff member in need, and the district is urging individuals to seek help if they are struggling.
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