Opinion: My sister was killed by a drunken driver. El Paso’s response has failed grieving families

El Paso is failing families like mine. My sister Angelique Diaz de Leon deserves better.

Angelique was killed by an intoxicated driver on Jan 1, 2026. She was 18 when she was killed and we celebrated her 19th birthday without her.

Angelique was a daughter, a best friend, a big sister, a little sister, a tia, a girlfriend and so much more, each role carried with a depth of love that made everyone feel seen and special. She was a beautiful soul, caring, giving, funny, confident, happy, mature yet innocent and pure like a child, close to God…

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