A Texas Department of Public Safety pursuit ended in a bruising crash under the Lomaland and Gateway East overpass in east El Paso late Thursday, leaving a motorcyclist hurt but expected to survive, authorities said. A DPS trooper had tried to pull the rider over near Cotton Road and eastbound I-10, but the motorcyclist did not stop. Emergency medical services treated the rider at the scene, and officials said the injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Investigators described the case as active and have not shared many additional details.
According to KFOX14/CBS4, the chase came to a halt when the motorcycle crashed after passing beneath the Lomaland and Gateway East overpass. Photos from the scene showed the bike resting at the base of the bridge while crews worked to clear traffic lanes. The station reported that the attempted traffic stop started near Cotton and eastbound I-10 and noted that its coverage was updated as authorities released new information.
Where the crash happened
The stretch of Gateway East near Lomaland has already seen serious trouble this year. A City of El Paso press release detailed a deadly wreck in April on the 6500 block of Gateway East that the city recorded as its 16th traffic fatality of 2026. That earlier crash triggered a Special Traffic Investigation response and underscored how quickly incidents on east El Paso arterials can escalate, according to the City of El Paso.
Pursuit policy and safety concerns
Texas law allows officers to pursue suspected violators in certain situations, and critics say state policy gives troopers broad leeway, a combination that watchdogs argue increases the risk of high-speed crashes. A review of DPS pursuits by Human Rights Watch found that state statutes and agency policy permit chases in many routine traffic-stop scenarios. Advocates cited in that report have pushed for tighter limits on when and how pursuits can unfold.
The investigation into Thursday night’s crash is still underway. Officials with Texas DPS and local agencies have not released the rider’s name or said whether any charges are expected, and no further details were available early Friday, according to KFOX14/CBS4.
The rider’s final condition and any potential charges will hinge on what investigators determine. This story will be updated if authorities release more information.
