Brittny Ramos, 21, and Manuel Medrano, 65, both killed, and two including 5-year-old injured when car leaves roadway of I-25 near Belen, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:26am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, April 8, 2023

Two El Pasoans killed in single-car crash in Socorro County; driver and a 5-year-old injured

It happened Saturday, April 8, at 2 a.m. on I-25 just south of Belen.

Investigators identified the victims as 21-year-old Brittny Ramos and 65-year-old Manuel Medrano.

Double Fatal Crash on I-25 in Socorro County

The initial investigation indicates that a 2018 four-door Chevrolet passenger vehicle, driven by a 22-year-old male was traveling north on Interstate 25.  For reasons still under investigation the vehicle left the roadway and crashed.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Brittny Ramos
Manuel Medrano
Roadway: 
I-25
City: 
Belen, NM