Motorcyclist was speeding when he lost control and died on Transmountain, El Paso police say

Update (September 4, 2024): Police just identified the dead motorcyclist as 22-year-old Tyler Jonathan Reardon.

Special Traffic Investigators are still looking into the crash, officials say.

Police say Reardon was traveling on Transmountain in the left lane "at a high rate of speed" when he lost control and started riding against the curb. He went up onto the median and over the rock landscaping, police officials explain, before the motorcycle fell to its side and skid across the street. The motorcycle then crashed into the back of the car, which was stopped at a red light, investigators say.

Police say that Reardon, who was wearing a helmet, came off the motorcycle and died at the scene. The driver of the car was not injured.

"Speed is a contributing factor in this crash," a police spokesperson explained today. "This is the 41st traffic fatality this year compared to 53 at this time in 2023."

Update (8:50 PM): TxDOT and El Paso Police report all westbound lanes are closed at Woodrow Bean/Transmountain West before Dyer.

Police urge drivers to follow detour.

STI continues their investigation, clearing time until further notice.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - El Paso Police say one person has died after a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.

The crash was reported just before 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Bomarc and Woodrow Bean in Northeast El Paso.

That's near Parkland High School.

Special Traffic Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the crash.