El Paso teen killed trying to cross I-10 in New Mexico
MESQUITE, New Mexico — An El Paso teenager was struck by a Jeep and killed early Thursday while trying to run across Interstate 10 near Mesquite,…
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El Paso drivers getting mistaken toll road bills from Dallas
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso drivers are getting toll bills in the mail, even though there are no toll roads yet in El Paso. At least two local drivers…
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I-10 east near Montecillo reopens after semi-truck crash, fire that shut down traffic for hours
EL PASO, Texas — A semi-truck crashed and caught fire on Interstate 10 eastbound near Montecillo early Tuesday morning, forcing the closure of the…
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Alleged drunk driving Ft. Bliss soldier charged in deadly central El Paso traffic crash that killed motorcyclist
EL PASO, Texas — A deadly late night crash involving four vehicles at a central El Paso intersection was the result of an accused drunk driving…
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Loop 375 reopens in both directions following suicide attempt that prompted closure
EL PASO, Texas — Police said they closed Loop 375 north at Bob Hope and south at Vista Del Sol, snarling traffic late Friday morning, due to what…
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TxDOT working on several projects to improve El Paso roadways
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation is working on several projects this year to improve El Paso roads and freeways. One of the…
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Mesa Street, I-10 east in El Paso among most congested roads in Texas
EL PASO, Texas — Two of the 100 worst congested roads in Texas are located here in El Paso. According to the annual study released by the Texas…
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Construction begins on busiest I-25 interchange in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Transportation will begin construction on one of the busiest interchanges in town on Thursday.…
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Borderland travelers preparing for busy holiday weekend, long wait times at ports of entry
EL PASO, Texas — With Christmas right around the corner, thousands of people are braving heavy traffic, preparing for one of the busiest holiday…
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El Paso’s Pellicano Drive closure will now include Sun Fire Blvd.
EL PASO, Texas — Sun Fire Boulevard will be closing down at the intersection of Pellicano Drive for the coming weeks. El Paso County’s Planning…
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Runaway truck at El Paso intersection smashes into cars, almost hits buildings
EL PASO, Texas — An empty dump truck barreled through a red light at the intersection of Mesa Street and Thunderbird Drive on Friday, smashing into…
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Santa Teresa man allegedly chases ex-wife’s car while shooting at her, ending in crash at east El Paso intersection
EL PASO, Texas — A New Mexico man was jailed Friday on $100,000 bond after police contend he chased his ex-wife’s car while firing a gun at her,…
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38-year-old man identified as pedestrian struck and killed in Horizon
HORIZON, Texas — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday identified a man who was struck and killed by a car while crossing the street in…
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Traffic Alert: I-10 west emergency closure happening tonight
EL PASO, Texas– Heads up if you plan on traveling west on I-10 tonight. An emergency closure of I-10 west at Airway and Geronimo is happening…
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El Paso man in critical condition after being ejected from Hummer in rollover crash blamed on alcohol, speed
EL PASO, Texas — Speeding and drinking were blamed as key factors in a late night rollover crash involving a Hummer that critically injured the…
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Alleged drunk driver facing manslaughter, assault charges for deadly chain-reaction crash on I-10 at Loop 375
EL PASO, Texas — An SUV driver alleged to have been drunk when he slammed into a semi-truck and triggered a deadly chain-reaction incident along…
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Las Cruces driver faces felony charge in hit & run that killed man crossing the street
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Police on Wednesday leveled a felony charge against a 34-year-old driver for a hit-and-run accident that killed a man…
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Ex-Fort Bliss solider killed when car hydroplanes, crashes into light pole in northeast El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A former Fort Bliss soldier was killed when his car hydroplaned on a wet road and crashed into a light pole in northeast El Paso…
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1 dead, 2 injured after SUV slams into semi-truck on I-10 at Loop 375
EL PASO, Texas — One man was killed and two others were hurt when an SUV slammed into a semi-truck along Interstate 10 west at the Loop 375 north…
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MADD launches annual ‘Tie One On for Safety’ campaign to combat drunk driving during holidays
EL PASO, Texas – MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is reminding El Paso drivers this holiday season and always to plan ahead for a safe ride if…
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56-year-old El Paso man struck, killed by car on I-10 east at Yarbrough
EL PASO, Texas — A pedestrian was struck by a car and killed along Interstate 10 eastbound at Yarbrough on Monday night. Police on Wednesday…
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Wet Texas weather conditions mean dangerous roads: Tips for staying safe behind the wheel
EL PASO, Texas — Bad weather conditions can make roadways more dangerous. The Texas Department of Transportation suggests that, during rain, it is…
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‘The lights of our lives:’ Las Cruces family mourns mother & child killed in suspected El Paso drunk driving crash
(Editor’s note: The family is seeking help to pay for the funerals. If you’re interested in donating, there is a link at the bottom of this article.)…
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4 jackknifed semi-trucks on slick highways snarl traffic along I-10 and Loop 375
EL PASO, Texas — Four semi-trucks jackknifed in rainy conditions along El Paso highways on Monday, at times forcing shutdowns of portions of I-10…
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Alleged drunk driver blamed for head-on traffic crash that killed mother & young son on Loop 375
EL PASO, Texas — An alleged drunk driver has been arrested and charged with causing a head-on traffic collision on Loop 375 that claimed the lives…
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Pedestrian struck by car, injured at west El Paso intersection
EL PASO, Texas — Fire and police dispatchers said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and injured Sunday morning at a west El Paso intersection. It…
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Man seriously injured after car hits him before crashing into fence in west El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — A pedestrian was struck by a car and seriously injured Thursday afternoon in west El Paso. It happened about 4:30 p.m. at Rubin and…
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Doña Ana deputy ‘lucky’ to be alive after not wearing seat belt, being ejected in rollover crash
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Doña Ana County Sheriff’s deputy ejected from his vehicle after a rollover crash Saturday night should be released from…
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El Paso newborn dies 2 days after mom gives birth following car crash
EL PASO, Texas — A newborn baby became El Paso’s 63rd traffic death of the year, dying just two days after his mother gave birth following a head-on…
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El Paso woman who walked away from car crash unhurt dies hours later of breathing trouble
EL PASO, Texas — A 71-year-old El Paso woman whose car was struck by another vehicle on the day before Thanksgiving has died of injuries from that…
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