EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A second person has died following the Sun Metro explosion and fire that happened on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at its Operations Center, the City of El Paso said.
The City said that German Garcia was a fleet maintenance technician who joined Sun Metro in December last year. He was one of the two people who were flown to Phoenix for treatment of critical injuries.
“We are heartbroken to lose another dedicated member of our Sun Metro team,” said City Manager Dionne Mack. “German Garcia was an essential part of the hardworking group that keeps our community moving forward. His loss is immense, and we send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues during this painful time. The City is steadfast in its commitment to support those affected, ensuring our employees have access to the resources they need in these trying moments.”
As we have previously reported, Ruben Ibarra, the other person who was flown to Phoenix, died on Thursday, Feb. 13, Ibarra’s family confirmed with KTSM.
“It is truly heartbreaking to lose not one, but two valued members of our City team in such a short span,” said Mayor Renard U. Johnson. “We grieve alongside their families and our Sun Metro employees. We encourage the community to remember them in their thoughts and prayers as we all process this sorrow together.”
“Our team is still coming to terms with these tragic losses,” said Sun Metro Director Anthony DeKeyzer. “Although German and Ruben were with us for a brief time, their impact on our lives is undeniable. We stand united with their families and will continue to extend our support to our employees as we navigate through this devastating period.”
A GoFundMe has been created to help Garcia’s family. You can donate here.
Employees are reminded that the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to provide support and counseling, the City said.
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