El Paso Woman Charged in Deadly Crash After Drinking With 'Sugar Daddy'

Ambar Chavira, 19, allegedly fled the scene after rear-ending another vehicle, killing the driver.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:09pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car side mirror reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a fatal collision caused by an intoxicated driver.The wreckage of a deadly crash exposes the harsh realities of drinking and driving in El Paso.El Paso Today

A 19-year-old woman in El Paso, Texas has been charged with collision involving death after allegedly drinking at a bar with her 'sugar daddy' and then rear-ending another vehicle, killing the driver. Ambar Chavira reportedly told police she had been drinking at a local bar before the fatal crash on Monday night.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of drinking and driving, as well as the broader issue of 'sugar daddy' relationships and their potential risks. The crash also occurred in an area of El Paso that has seen an increase in traffic fatalities in recent years.

The details

According to court documents, Chavira was driving her BMW 428i when she rear-ended a Subaru Outback driven by 56-year-old Jaime Humberto Andrade, who was killed in the collision. Chavira allegedly told police she had been drinking with her 'sugar daddy' at a local bar called Hope and Anchor prior to the crash. She claimed she stayed at the scene briefly but then decided to leave without calling 911. Chavira was later turned in by her mother and arrested on a charge of collision involving death.

  • The fatal crash occurred around 9:17 pm on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • Around 10:07 pm, Chavira's mother called police to report her daughter had fled the scene.

The players

Ambar Chavira

A 19-year-old El Paso resident who was arrested and charged with collision involving death in the fatal crash.

Jaime Humberto Andrade

The 56-year-old driver of the Subaru Outback who was killed when Chavira's BMW rear-ended his vehicle.

Hope and Anchor

A bar in El Paso where Chavira allegedly drank with her 'sugar daddy' prior to the crash.

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What they’re saying

“She had been drinking at Hope and Anchor with her 'sugar daddy,' where she drank four alcoholic drinks.”

— Ambar Chavira

What’s next

Investigators are continuing to look into whether alcohol was a factor in the crash, and Chavira has not yet been charged with a DUI-related offense.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the urgent need for greater awareness and enforcement around drinking and driving, as well as the potential risks associated with 'sugar daddy' relationships, especially for young adults.