El Paso man charged with killing two in Chapparal crash

LAS CRUCES – Two people are dead, and one is in jail after a three-vehicle crash in Chapparal.

Patrick James Woods, 37, was charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle, one count of leaving the scene of a crash, resisting arrest, open container, and failure to give immediate notice of a crash.

According to a criminal complaint, Jose Marrero and Desiree Seanez died in the wreck. The complaint also says the crash occurred on Jan. 17, near Highway 213, around 5:25 p.m.

Court records indicate Woods was driving a Jeep down the highway when he slammed into a Toyota Scion carrying Marrero and Seanez. Police believe Woods then drove away from the area before a border patrol helicopter spotted him as he was trying to seek medical attention.

Woods is currently being held in jail after prosecutors with the 3rd Judicial District Attorney’s office requested a judge order a no-bond hold. However, that hearing has not yet been scheduled as of the publication of this article.

Justin Garcia covers crime, courts and public safety. He can be reached via email at JEGarcia@lcsun-news.com.