Ciudad Juárez, Mexico – A 15-year-traditional boy died Sunday afternoon after falling from an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and striking the train tracks in the Kilómetro 20 neighborhood, authorities reported. The incident occurred at the intersection of Leonardo Bernal and Manuel N. López streets, in the southern part of the city. The 19-year-old female driver of the ATV has been detained and faces charges of negligent homicide.
According to witness accounts, the teenager was riding as a passenger on the ATV when he fell as the vehicle approached the railroad crossing. He sustained a fatal head injury upon impact with the tracks. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the boy had already died.
Local authorities confirmed that the operation of ATVs is prohibited on public streets within Ciudad Juárez. El Diario de Juárez reported that officers from the Traffic Safety Department secured the scene and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The body was transported to the forensic medical examiner’s office for an autopsy. The driver is currently being held by authorities and will be formally charged with homicidio imprudencial – negligent homicide – and presented to the public prosecutor’s office, according to reports.
Details of the Fatal Crash
The accident took place near the intersection of Libramiento Aeropuerto and Leonardo Bernal, as reported by Net Noticias. Authorities stated the ATV, described as red, was traveling at an unspecified speed when the incident occurred. The vehicle reportedly descended a slope near the train tracks, causing the passenger to lose control and fall.
Investigators are working to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the teenager’s death. The Traffic Safety Coordination General is leading the investigation, with support from the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE).
Previous Incidents in Kilómetro 20
The Kilómetro 20 neighborhood has been the site of other recent incidents. In July 2024, a separate case drew attention when a man allegedly killed his aunt in a home located on Leonardo Bernal and Lorenzo García streets, claiming self-defense, Norte Digital reported. In 2025, authorities discovered three bodies wrapped in blankets in the same neighborhood, also on General Leonardo Bernal street, accompanied by a threatening message, according to Puentelibre.mx.
The recent ATV accident underscores the dangers of operating unregulated vehicles in urban areas and the importance of adhering to traffic laws. Authorities have reiterated that ATVs are not permitted on city streets.
The investigation into the teenager’s death is ongoing. Authorities are expected to release further details as they become available. The community mourns the loss of the young boy and awaits the outcome of the legal proceedings against the driver.
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