Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash at Dyer and Lawrence in Northeast El Paso

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Branded Dunk Law Firm news card about the woman killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash at Dyer and Lawrence in Northeast El Paso, Texas, on November 13, 2026, with police-sourced facts and the phone number 888-551-3865. The background is an AI-generated editorial illustration, not the actual crash scene: an empty residential street at night.

EL PASO, Texas — A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian at Dyer and Lawrence in Northeast El Paso on Friday evening, November 13, 2026, according to the El Paso Police Department as reported by KVIA ABC-7 and KTSM 9 News.

The crash happened just before 7 p.m., both stations reported. KTSM said police described the person killed only as a female, with no age given. KVIA reported that, according to preliminary information, a white pickup was seen before the crash. Later that evening, police said that white truck had been located and was not involved in the hit-and-run, according to KVIA's 9:54 p.m. update and KTSM.

The driver and vehicle that struck the woman have not been identified in the sources reviewed. Police are asking anyone with information to call the department's non-emergency number, (915) 832-4400, or Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-TIPS (8477) to stay anonymous. We extend our deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

Questions after a serious crash? Call Dunk Law Firm at (888) 551-3865 for a free case review, 24/7.

Key Facts

  • Location: Dyer and Lawrence, Northeast El Paso, El Paso County, Texas
  • Date and time: Friday, November 13, 2026, just before 7 p.m. local (Mountain) time (El Paso police via KVIA and KTSM)
  • People and vehicles: A woman on foot; the vehicle that struck her did not stay and has not been identified
  • Deaths: The woman was killed; police gave no age, according to KTSM
  • Ruled out: A white pickup seen before the crash was located, and police said it was not involved
  • Investigating agency: El Paso Police Department; tips to (915) 832-4400 or Crime Stoppers at (915) 566-8477

Sources checked as of November 14, 2026, 7:39 a.m. CST. This line is not the article's publication date.

Timeline of Official Statements and Reporting

  • Fri., Nov. 13, just before 7 p.m. local time: The woman is struck at Dyer and Lawrence; the driver does not remain (El Paso police via KVIA and KTSM).
  • Fri., Nov. 13, 9:54 p.m. local time (KVIA update stamp): Police say the white truck seen before the crash was located and is not involved (reporting milestone).
  • Fri., Nov. 13, about 10:09 p.m. Central: KVIA's article is published, per its metadata (reporting milestone).

What Makes This Crash Different

This is a hit-and-run: the driver who struck the woman did not stay, and as of the latest reports the vehicle has not been identified. Early on, police mentioned a white pickup seen before the crash, then said that truck had been found and was not involved. That correction matters for anyone who heard the first report; the white pickup should not be treated as the vehicle that hit her.

When a driver flees, a family may face two questions at once: who is responsible, and which insurance applies if that driver is never found. Those answers depend on the evidence the police develop and on the policies involved.

Questions Investigators May Examine

  • What kind of vehicle struck the woman and which direction it was traveling on Dyer or Lawrence.
  • Whether traffic, business or doorbell cameras near Dyer and Lawrence recorded the vehicle before or after the crash.
  • Where the woman was crossing or walking, and the lighting and signal conditions just before 7 p.m.
  • Whether vehicle debris or damage evidence left at the scene can help identify the vehicle.

These are investigative questions, not allegations that any driver, agency or company caused the crash.

What Remains Unknown

  • The woman's name and age; KTSM said police gave no age.
  • The vehicle and driver that struck her; police are seeking tips.
  • The exact spot and direction of travel at Dyer and Lawrence.
  • Whether anyone else was hurt; the sources reviewed mention no one else.

Evidence to Preserve

  • Request the crash report when it is available (see below) and keep the report or case number.
  • Find out where each vehicle is. Vehicles can be held as evidence. A person with legal authority can ask that a vehicle be preserved before it is repaired, salvaged or destroyed, while respecting any law-enforcement hold.
  • Ask about video early. Tell investigators or a lawyer about businesses, traffic cameras or doorbell cameras near Dyer Street and Lawrence in Northeast El Paso. Recordings can be overwritten. Do not enter restricted property to get them.
  • Share tips with police, not online. If you saw a vehicle or have video from near Dyer and Lawrence around 7 p.m. Friday, give it to El Paso police at (915) 832-4400 or Crime Stoppers at (915) 566-8477 rather than posting guesses about who was driving.
  • Uninsured-motorist coverage. If the driver is not found, a family may want to look at the auto policies in the household for uninsured-motorist coverage and its notice requirements. Our guide How long do police investigate a hit-and-run? explains how hit-and-run investigations work.
  • Keep original photos, texts and witness contact details without editing them. Access a deceased person's phone or accounts only with proper legal authority.
  • Keep financial, work and insurance records, including funeral costs, medical bills, pay stubs, policies and claim letters.

Our guide on evidence that can disappear after a vehicle collision explains why preservation can matter before an investigation ends. Avoid public accusations, and do not post private family documents.

How to get the crash report. Texas peace officer crash reports (CR-3) are sold through TxDOT's crash reports page and its CRIS purchase site. TxDOT lists $6 for a regular copy and $8 for a certified copy, plus a possible processing charge, and people outside the eligible categories receive a redacted copy. Officers generally have ten days to submit reports, which does not guarantee a report is available on day ten. Requests for scene photos, video or other investigation files go to the investigating agency (the El Paso Police Department), not TxDOT.

What Families Should Know

This is general information about Texas law, not advice about anyone's claim, and it does not assume anyone is at fault.

Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Texas? Under Civil Practice and Remedies Code §71.004, a wrongful death action is for the exclusive benefit of the surviving spouse, children and parents of the person who died, and one or more of them may bring it for all of them. If none of them files within three calendar months after the death, the executor or administrator must bring it unless all of them ask otherwise. That three-month rule is not the overall filing deadline.

What is the deadline? CPRC §16.003(b) generally requires a suit for injury resulting in death to be brought within two years after the cause of action accrues, and it says the claim accrues on the death of the injured person. Tolling and special rules can apply, so nothing here is a calculated deadline for any family. A person who was injured but survived has a separate personal-injury provision in §16.003(a).

How does fault work? Under CPRC Chapter 33, a claimant found more than 50 percent responsible cannot recover damages, and a lower percentage reduces damages by that share. In a death case, the fault of the person who died can count. Fault is decided on the evidence, and the sources we reviewed do not make a final finding.

Damages. Texas wrongful death damages are awarded in proportion to the injury under §71.010, which does not state a fixed dollar ceiling. That does not mean "no caps" in every situation: exemplary (punitive) damages, claims against government entities and health-care claims follow separate rules that need individual legal review.

Crime victims' compensation. The Texas Attorney General's program lists DWI crashes and hit-and-run among the crimes it can cover, excludes ordinary car accidents, and has application rules and exceptions. Eligibility for any particular family is decided by the program.

A wrongful death lawyer can explain these rules, and how a hit-and-run affects insurance, without assuming anyone is responsible. Before signing an insurance release, understand which claims it settles and whether you have authority to sign it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was the white pickup involved? No. Police first said a white pickup was seen before the crash, but later said they located that truck and it was not involved, according to KVIA and KTSM.

How can I help the investigation? Call El Paso police at (915) 832-4400, or Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-TIPS (8477) to remain anonymous.

Can a family recover anything if the driver is never found? Possibly, depending on the insurance involved. Uninsured-motorist coverage on a household auto policy may apply to a hit-and-run, and the Texas crime victims' compensation program lists hit-and-run among the crimes it can cover; the program decides eligibility.

How Dunk Law Firm Can Help

A case review can help identify which records to request, what evidence may need preserving, which insurance policies to look at and who may have authority to act. It cannot establish fault or promise compensation before the facts are known.

Dunk Law Firm handles wrongful death, catastrophic injury and commercial vehicle cases. Our Houston office serves families in El Paso and West Texas and throughout Texas, and the firm also serves clients statewide in Tennessee, Missouri and Wisconsin, with offices in Memphis, St. Louis and Milwaukee. Dunk Law Firm does not contact families after a crash; if you have questions, reach out when you are ready.

For a free case review, call (888) 551-3865 or visit Dunk Law Firm. Help is available 24/7, with no upfront attorney fees. Ask about the written fee agreement and case expenses.

You do not need to have every document ready to ask an initial question.

Sources

Sources checked November 14, 2026, 7:39 a.m. CST.

  1. KVIA ABC-7: Woman killed in hit-and-run crash in Northeast El Paso — published Nov. 13, 2026, about 10:09 p.m. Central (metadata 2026-11-14T04:09:47Z; modified 04:55:46Z); cites El Paso police
  2. KTSM 9 News: 1 person dead in hit-and-run crash in Northeast El Paso — metadata dated Nov. 14, 2026; cites El Paso police; independent station report
  3. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 — filing period
  4. Texas CPRC §71.004 and §71.010 — who may sue; damages
  5. Texas CPRC §33.001 — proportionate responsibility
  6. TxDOT: Crash reports and records
  7. TxDOT CRIS purchase site
  8. Texas Attorney General: Crime Victims' Compensation eligibility — program decides eligibility

The images with this article are AI-generated editorial illustrations, not photographs of the actual scene.

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