A multi-vehicle crash on Loop 375 near Montwood Drive brought traffic to a grinding halt Tuesday morning in far East El Paso and left multiple people injured. The El Paso Fire Department labeled the wreck a multi-casualty incident and called in its FireSTAR medical helicopter as emergency crews rushed to the scene and urged drivers to steer clear of the area.
The collision happened shortly after 11:20 a.m. and involved several vehicles on Loop 375 north, along with the eastbound lane of Montwood Drive. FireSTAR was dispatched, and first responders were assessing patients, while the Texas Department of Transportation reported that the right two northbound lanes of Joe Battle Boulevard at Montwood Drive were shut down and drivers were asked to find alternate routes, as reported by KVIA.
Local crash trends
The collision lands amid ongoing concerns about traffic safety on El Paso’s busiest roadways. The El Paso Crime Lab’s crash dashboard, which is based on TxDOT records and was updated July 13, 2026, lists 340 alcohol-related crashes in the city so far this year and 10 alcohol-related fatalities, figures that highlight the strain on high-speed corridors such as Loop 375, as outlined by the El Paso Crime Lab.
Traffic and next steps
Authorities had not immediately released information on how many people were hurt, how serious the injuries were, or what may have caused the crash. Investigators typically need time to thoroughly document the scene before issuing full reports. Drivers in the area should expect delays and follow detour directions from local officials and traffic services. KVIA noted that motorists were being asked to use alternate routes. This story will be updated as agencies release more details.
