UPDATE: Man involved in fatal collision with tree is identified

(Nov. 2012 story)

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office identified the man that died Saturday morning in San Elizario after driving his vehicle into a tree.

The man was 20-year-old Jose Arturo Escarsega Martinez.

According to officials, around 4:50 a.m. deputies were sent to the 12900 block of Alarcon Road.

Officials found Martinez in a gray 1999 Chrysler. He showed no signs of life.

The initial investigation indicated Martinez was approaching a left curve and lost control, officials said. Officials believe he over-corrected for the curve, and pulled into the center roadway. Then, he over-corrected again and collided with a tree, the sheriff’s office said.

It appears the Chrysler passed a blue truck at a high rate of speed before losing control, officials said.

Special traffic investigators were called to the scene. Martinez was wearing a seat belt.

The sheriff’s office also said speed and alcohol have not been ruled out as causes.

(Nov. 2012 story)