Ambar Chavira teen driver in El Paso, Texas admits drinking with her sugar daddy before causing 4 car pile up that killed Jaime Andrade before fleeing scene by foot as investigations are now made as to ‘Hope & Anchor’ Bar culpability.
A 19-year-old Texas woman arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash in El Paso said she was drinking with her ‘sugar daddy’ at the ‘Hope and Anchor’ bar prior to the fatal crash, according to a police complaint affidavit.
Ambar Chavira, is alleged to have been operating her silver 2016 BMW 428i when circa 9:17 p.m. on Monday in the 6300 block of North Desert Boulevard the 19-year-old caused a pile up involving four vehicles before fleeing the scene by foot.
The incident led to Jaime Andrade, 56, who had been behind the wheel of a Subaru Outback dying in the pile up according to News4SA.
DUI El Paso teen driver flees scene by foot after causing 4 car pile up
Authorities allege that Chavira fled the scene on foot instead of remaining to render aid or provide information, as required by law.
Leading up to the deadly crash, the alleged drunk teen driver failed to control her speed and rear-ended a vehicle, triggering a four-car chain-reaction collision.
According to the arrest affidavit, Chavira’s mom reported her daughter to police, saying she had fled from the scene.
Investigators later tracked her to a residence on Rosa Gandara Drive, where officers reported she showed signs of intoxication.
Teen driver admits consuming numerous alcoholic beverages at local bar with her sugar daddy prior to crash
According to the affidavit, Chavira admitted to consuming multiple alcoholic beverages prior to the crash.
She told officers she had been drinking at the Hope and Anchor bar with her ‘sugar daddy‘ before attempting to drive home.
After the collision, Chavira acknowledged leaving the scene despite being advised to stay and call 911 according to KFOX14.
She was taken into custody and charged with a collision involving death, a serious felony offense under Texas law.
Chavira was released on bond on Tuesday.
The case remains under investigation.
Deterrence and accountability to keep streets clear of drunk drivers
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission said it is investigating the incident and seeks to determine whether alcohol was served in violation of state law prior to the crash.
Advocates with Sober Streets Movement, an organization made up of families who have lost loved ones in drunk driving crashes, say cases like this highlight ongoing concerns about accountability and underage drinking.
‘Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be harsh enough penalties to deter people from committing these type of crimes,’ said Aracely Rascon, a program coordinator with the group who lost her own child in a drunk driving crash.
Rascon added that incidents like this are happening too often and emphasized the need for stronger enforcement and prevention efforts.
‘It’s not only happening so consistently, but I feel like people are getting so comfortable,’ she told KFOX14.
She also urged the community to make safer choices before getting behind the wheel.
‘Just make smart choices choose to save a life,’ Rascon said.
The Sober Streets Movement is currently advocating for stronger DWI laws and increased accountability.
