El Paso, Texas — The city is dealing with the consequences of a tragic accident that resulted in the deaths of Axel Evarado Iquic-Sequen, age 30, and Manuel Mateo Lopez, age 22.

 El Paso, Texas — The city is dealing with the repercussions of a tragic accident that resulted in the deaths of Axel Evarado Iquic-Sequen, aged 30, and Manuel Mateo Lopez, aged 22, after their car flipped over during a high-speed pursuit close to the border wall. The incident also left several other passengers injured, shocking both families and the local community.

According to Border Patrol agents, they observed multiple people get into a sedan near the international border. When officials tried to approach the vehicle, the driver accelerated away, prompting a chase that would tragically conclude. Authorities claim that the pursuit rapidly intensified, with the sedan executing hazardous maneuvers through crowded streets.

The driver performed a fast U-turn and sped westward along Paisano Drive. While navigating a curve, the car collided with a curb and a light pole, leading to its overturning. The crash was forceful, resulting in severe damage to the vehicle and underscoring the violent nature of the incident.

Investigators have confirmed that Axel Evarado Iquic-Sequen and Manuel Mateo Lopez died on the spot. Emergency personnel who arrived found both individuals unresponsive, with their injuries too grave to survive. The unexpected loss has left friends and family heartbroken, and the community is in mourning.

Five additional passengers were injured in the crash. Officials have not yet disclosed their identities as they work to contact family members. Medical teams are caring for the injured individuals at local hospitals, with their conditions varying from serious to critical.

The eighteen-year-old driver who sparked the chase is currently in the hospital. Law enforcement has yet to provide information on any charges or the reasons behind the initial pursuit. Authorities are continuing to investigate to find out how the situation escalated so quickly, leading to such tragic results.

Neighbors and onlookers describe hearing a loud crash followed by the frantic arrival of emergency responders. Many are expressing disbelief regarding the severity of the accident and concern for those injured. Community members are rallying to support the affected families while law enforcement handles the scene and the investigation.

Border Patrol representatives stressed the hazards associated with high-speed chases and the tragic outcomes that can ensue. Officers are working together with local police to collect evidence, analyze vehicle data, and reconstruct the accident to determine precisely how the sedan lost control and turned over.

Authorities are still encouraging anyone who has information about the crash or the events that led to the chase to step forward. The investigation is active, and law enforcement officials are hopeful that more details will help clarify the sequence of events that culminated in the deadly collision.

Heartfelt sympathies are conveyed to the families of Axel Evarado Iquic-Sequen and Manuel Mateo Lopez. The community grieves with them as officials persist in their efforts to provide clarity, assistance, and accountability following this heartbreaking and deadly incident.