A tragic incident occurred this past Friday night on I-10 West near Geronimo, claiming the life of 21-year-old Kevin Lopez-Vazquez after he was struck by a vehicle. As reported by KFOX-TV, the El Paso Police's Special Traffic Investigations unit confirmed the accident, which led to a prolonged closure of the westbound lanes until early Saturday morning.
According to KVIA, the authorities identified the vehicle involved as a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. The impact of the crash, having taken Vazquez's life, prompted an ongoing investigation into the circumstances. Although categorical in their assertion that "the main contributing factor is pedestrians on the freeway," investigators are still piecing together the events that led to this incident.
The El Paso Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public regarding the crash. Witnesses or individuals with relevant information are being asked to come forward and contact the El Paso Police Department at (915) 832-4400 or to reach out to Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-8477, offering a channel for anonymous tips as conveyed by KTSM.
