Tragedy struck on I-10 Westbound at mile marker 23 when a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, resulting in a fatality. The El Paso Police Department's Special Traffic Investigations unit is probing the incident where Kevin Lopez-Vazquez was met with a grim fate after encountering a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta. Despite efforts, Lopez-Vazquez succumbed to the injuries sustained in the collision.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are piecing together the circumstances that led to this misfortune. Preliminary findings highlight that the major contributing factor to this incident was the presence of a pedestrian on the freeway. This incident marks the city's 46th traffic fatality of the year, a sobering statistic in the tapestry of roadway safety concerns. Compared to the count from last year, which stood at 50, this year's numbers suggest a slight decline in road fatalities, according to the El Paso Police Department.
The Police Department, actively seeking information about the collision, urges anyone with knowledge to aid in their ongoing inquiry. Witnesses or those with information are encouraged to reach out to the El Paso Police Department at 915-832-4400. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers of El Paso is available at 915-566-8477. In these moments of community grief, the authorities hope for public cooperation to bring clarity to this unwelcome event on our roads.
