A 55-year-old man was killed Saturday morning when a high-speed, multi-vehicle collision slammed into the intersection of Antonio Street and Wildcat Drive in Anthony, Texas. Officers with the Anthony Police Department responded around 9:30 a.m. and found several vehicles involved, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The intersection stayed closed for several hours while officers marked evidence, cleared wreckage and directed drivers onto alternate routes.
According to KVIA, Anthony police turned the scene over to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Special Traffic Investigators for a deeper probe into how the crash unfolded. Investigators told KVIA that speed is being examined as a possible contributing factor, while alcohol is not currently believed to have played a role. Authorities said they plan to share more information as the investigation moves forward.
Investigation Underway
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Special Traffic Investigators unit is leading the reconstruction of the crash, handling evidence collection and witness interviews. According to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, the specialized team typically responds to fatal or especially complex collisions and conducts detailed scene documentation that can stretch over several days. Investigators have asked anyone who may have dash-cam footage or other information about the wreck to contact authorities.
Road Closure And Community Impact
Anthony police shut down the Antonio Street and Wildcat Drive intersection and urged drivers to seek other routes, leading to delays in the small border town's morning traffic, according to KVIA. Local officials have not yet released the identity of the 55-year-old man who died, and authorities said more details will be made public after next of kin are notified and investigators finish their review.
