A pedestrian was struck and killed Monday night in south-central El Paso, police said. The collision happened around 8:15 p.m. at the intersection of Clark and Alameda and left the area closed while investigators worked. Authorities said the investigation remains active and they will release more details as they become available.
According to KFOX, the El Paso Police Department confirmed the crash and said its Special Traffic Investigations Unit responded to the intersection to investigate. KFOX reported that preliminary information indicates the collision was deadly and that the department would provide updates as the probe continues.
Investigation underway
El Paso’s Special Traffic Investigations Unit typically leads probes into fatal or serious traffic collisions and will collect evidence, interview witnesses, and reconstruct the scene. As outlined in an El Paso Police Department release, the unit is deployed to complex collisions to determine cause and to seek tips from the public.
Local context
Alameda and other central El Paso corridors have seen multiple serious crashes this year, underscoring ongoing concerns about pedestrian and roadway safety. Hoodline previously covered a motorcycle crash at Alameda and Pera that required the Special Traffic Investigations Unit, illustrating the pattern of major investigations along the corridor.
Anyone who witnessed Monday’s crash or has video is asked to contact the El Paso Police Department at 915-832-4400 or Crime Stoppers at 915-566-8477, city releases say. Police added they will provide updates when more information becomes available; this is a developing story.
