Illegal immigrant struck by car dies of injuries

Posted: Oct 13, 2009 05:35 PM CDT

Updated: Oct 13, 2009 05:35 PM CDT








EL PASO, Texas -- An illegal immigrant died Saturday after he was hit by a car in the Lower Valley on Oct. 8, El Paso police said.

Police said the man, who was identified only as a Hispanic male who appears about 30 years old, was among a group of men who had just illegally entered the U.S.

The group crossed Loop 375 near Padres about 9:15 p.m., and a 2002 Ford Mustang traveling westbound struck the man. The car was driven by 29-year-old Arturo Regalado of El Paso, police said.

The pedestrian was taken to University Medical Center in critical condition, and he died two days later. Investigators said speed and alcohol were not factors in the collision.

Police are still trying to identify the man.

by Producer Annette Arrigucci

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