El Paso police are investigating a serious incident where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Lancaster Elementary School in the Lower Valley area. The collision occurred on the 600 block of Lancaster Drive and was first reported on Monday morning at around 10:20 a.m. The El Paso Police Department's Special Traffic Investigation unit is leading the examination into the crash, KFOX-TV reported.
The El Paso Fire Department was quick to respond, confirming the pedestrian suffered serious injuries. They were subsequently transported to the hospital, with the priority being classified as Code 3, which indicates an urgent situation. The official condition of the pedestrian has yet to be released, but the need to transport them quickly to the hospital suggests their injuries may be severe, as detailed by KVIA.
As the situation unfolds, law enforcement has not yet released much information about the collision, including the identity of the pedestrian or the circumstances leading up to the accident. Local news crews are expected to be on the scene soon to gather and relay further details as they become available. The area around Lancaster Elementary is typically busy during the morning hours, which could potentially have played a role in the incident.
