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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Marines killed in crash as vehicle attempts to pass another, report says
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Two Marines were killed, and another was severely injured last month in a crash, after the vehicle they were traveling in veered off the roadway to avoid oncoming traffic as it attempted to pass another vehicle, according to an accident report from the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office obtained by KTSM. Marines killed in military vehicle crash identified As we previously reported, the crash occurred on Tuesday morning, April 15, during a convoy movement near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Officials identified the victims killed in the crash as Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside, California, and Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, of Fresno, California. They were both combat engineers with the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. According to the report, the severely injured Marine who was also driving the vehicle at the time of the crash was identified as Zeth Collins, 19. On April 15, the three Marines were part of a convoy and were traveling west on Highway 9 in a Jeep truck while being led by Border Patrol, according to the report. UPDATE: 2 dead, 1 injured in military vehicle crash in Santa Teresa The report states the three Marines were the last of the convoy and approached a large commercial vehicle. The driver of the Jeep, later identified as Collins, attempted to pass the commercial vehicle and swerved to the south shoulder to avoid an oncoming car that was traveling east. The report states that the driver failed to clear the roadway before attempting to pass the commercial vehicle and did not see the vehicle headed eastbound, which caused him to swerve into the south shoulder. The Jeep continued traveling on the south shoulder and ended up crashing into a wall of a ditch, according to the report. The Jeep suffered heavy front-end damage, and the truck's rear bed was bent upwards from the impact. The report states the Jeep was traveling the posted speed limit and listed improper passing and driver inattention as contributing factors to the crash. The 1st Marine Division said that the three Marines were taken to an El Paso hospital, where Aguilar and Gamino were pronounced dead. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
NBC News
21-04-2025
- Politics
- NBC News
Service members killed in border crash were California-based U.S. Marines
SAN DIEGO —Two service members killed during a border security mission in New Mexico last week were identified as U.S. Marines based at Camp Pendleton in San Diego County. The U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division identified the two as Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside; and Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, of Fresno. They were pronounced dead at University Medical Center of El Paso, the division said in a statement. A third Marine injured alongside them was in critical condition at the institution, it said. The three were in a vehicle that was a part of a caravan when it crashed on Tuesday morning, the division said. The crash in an area just north of El Paso was reported shortly before 9 a.m. on New Mexico's Highway 9 near the Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, NBC affiliate KTSM of El Paso, Texas, reported. The Marines were part of the military's Joint Task Force Southern Border, which seeks to increase security along the U.S.-Mexico border. This year U.S. forces there came under consolidated military command after President Donald Trump declared an emergency and tapped the defense budget for the effort. The 1st Marine Division said in a statement that Aguilera and Gamino were combat engineers with the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion at Camp Pendleton. Gamino was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal and a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He deployed to Darwin, Australia, as part of a rotational force in 2024, the division said. In March, nearly 3,000 active-duty troops were deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of Trump's effort to halt migrant and drug traffic. The president has not commented formally on the Marines' deaths. U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, said in a statement, "I am saddened by the loss of two U.S. service members who were killed in yesterday's accident in Santa Teresa. I'm praying that the third service member who remains in serious condition recovers, and I'm thinking of the families of all involved." U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion, commander of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, said in the 1st Marine Division statement that the loss of the two lance corporals "is deeply felt" in the military branch. "I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers," he said. "Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time.' The cause of the crash remained under investigation, the division said.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fresno Marine among 2 Californians killed in crash during deployment to southern US border
A Fresno resident was among two U.S. Marines killed in a crash in New Mexico during a deployment to the southern border, authorities said Saturday. Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside and Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, of Fresno were both killed in the April 15 crash near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. A third Marine, who was not identified, is in critical condition. 'The loss of Lance Cpl. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Gamino is deeply felt by all of us," said U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion. "I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers. Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time.' The Marines were part of the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and were deployed as part of the Joint Task Force-Southern Border operation. Thousands of military personnel have been deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border since President Donald Trump declared an emergency at the border. The three Marines were airlifted to University Medical Hospital in El Paso on April 15. The crash occurred during a convoy movement along the border, according to a news statement from the Joint Taskforce Southern Border operation. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. 'I am saddened by the loss of two U.S. service members who were killed in yesterday's accident in Santa Teresa,' U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, a Democrat representing El Paso, said. 'I'm praying that the third service member who remains in serious condition recovers, and I'm thinking of the families of all involved.' President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border in mid-January in response to what he called "an invasion" of cartels and immigrants crossing the border, deploying thousands of active-duty troops. The first 1,500 troops were deployed to Fort Bliss in El Paso on Jan. 25. There are currently about 6,600 troops along the southern border with Mexico. The Trump administration is seeking to utilize Fort Bliss as a hub for deportation. Construction of the facility is set to start soon. DEPLOYMENT: Donald Trump authorizes U.S. military to take control of land on southern border Migrants crossing the southern border are currently at the lowest levels in decades. Jeff Abbott covers the border for The El Paso Times and can be reached at: jdabbott@ @palabrasdeabajo on Twitter or @ on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: US Marines identify Fresno, Riverside men killed in crash on US border
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Marines killed in military vehicle crash identified
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Officials with the 1st Marine Division identified the two Marines who were killed after a military vehicle crash on Tuesday, April 15, while supporting Joint Task Force Southern Border operations. UPDATE: 2 dead, 1 injured in military vehicle crash in Santa Teresa The 1st Marine Division said the crash occurred during a convoy movement near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The first victim is Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera, 22, of Riverside, California, who was a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He enlisted in March 2023 and was promoted to lance corporal in May 2024, according to the 1st Marine Division. The second victim is Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino, 28, of Fresno, California, who was a combat engineer with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division. He enlisted in May 2022 and was promoted to lance corporal in August 2024, according to the 1st Marine Division. The 1st Marine Division said Gamino's decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. He deployed to Darwin, Australia, with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin in 2024. Another Marine with the 1st Combat Engineer Battalion remains in critical condition and is being treated for their injuries, according to the 1st Marine Division. The 1st Marine Division said that the three Marines were taken to an El Paso hospital, where Aguilar and Gamino were pronounced dead. 'The loss of Lance Cpl. Aguilera and Lance Cpl. Gamino is deeply felt by all of us,' said U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tyrone A. Barrion, the commanding officer for 1st Combat Engineer Battalion and Task Force Sapper. 'I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of our fallen brothers. Our top priority right now is to ensure that their families, and the Marines affected by their passing, are fully supported during this difficult time.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
