“Investigation Revealed: 19-Year-Old Ambar Chavira Admits to Drinking at Local Bar Prior to Deadly Chain-Reaction Crash”
EL PASO, TX — Ambar Chavira, 19, has been arrested and charged with Collision Involving Death following a fatal four-vehicle accident on Monday, April 6, 2026. According to a police affidavit, Chavira fled the scene of the crash on foot and later confessed to investigators that she had been consuming alcohol at a nearby establishment prior to the incident.
The Incident: Monday, April 6, 2026
The crash occurred at approximately 9:17 PM in the 6300 block of North Desert Boulevard.
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The Collision: Investigators report that Chavira was operating a silver 2016 BMW 428i when she failed to control her speed and rear-ended a vehicle. This triggered a chain-reaction collision involving four cars in total.
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The Victim: One of the vehicles impacted, a Subaru Outback, was driven by 56-year-old Jaime Andrade. Mr. Andrade sustained critical injuries and was transported to University Medical Center, where he was tragically pronounced dead.
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The Flight: Witnesses reported that after the impact, the driver of the BMW exited her vehicle and fled the area on foot, failing to provide aid or information as required by Texas law.
The Investigation and Admission
The breakthrough in the case came when Chavira’s own mother contacted the El Paso Police Department to report that her daughter had returned home and confessed to being involved in a major accident.
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Locating the Suspect: Officers tracked Chavira to a residence on Rosa Gandara Drive, where they noted she showed visible signs of intoxication.
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The “Sugar Daddy” Statement: During questioning, Chavira allegedly admitted she had been drinking at the Hope and Anchor bar earlier that evening with an individual she described as her “sugar daddy.” She stated she attempted to drive home after consuming multiple alcoholic beverages.
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Bar Investigation: Because Chavira is under the legal drinking age of 21, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) is reportedly investigating the Hope and Anchor for potentially serving an underage patron.
Legal Status and Charges
As of April 14, 2026, Chavira is facing severe legal repercussions for the events of last Monday.
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Primary Charge: Collision Involving Death (a second-degree felony in Texas).
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Bond: She was booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility with a bond set at $100,000.
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Defense: Court records do not yet list a formal plea, though the investigation into potential additional charges—such as Intoxication Manslaughter—is ongoing as toxicology results are finalized.
Impact on the Community
The loss of Jaime Andrade has sparked renewed discussions in the El Paso area regarding the dangers of drunk driving and the accountability of establishments that serve underage or over-intoxicated individuals.
“She acknowledged leaving the scene despite being advised by a bystander to stay. This was a choice that has permanently altered several lives.” — Summary of Police Affidavit
Call for Information
The El Paso Police Department Special Services Division is continuing to build the case against Chavira and any other parties that may have contributed to her intoxication.
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Witness Appeal: Anyone who was at the Hope and Anchor bar on the evening of April 6 or who witnessed the silver BMW on North Desert Boulevard is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-8477.
Current Status: Active Prosecution. Ambar Chavira is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
If you or someone you know has been affected by a drunk driving tragedy, support and advocacy are available through Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) at 1-877-MADD-HELP.
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