Urgent search for driver accused of leaving after hitting, killing pedestrian

Update (September 27, 2024): Police identified the dead pedestrian as 34-year-old Emmanuel Torres. Investigators say he was crossing Alameda when a car hit him. A second car then hit Torres and drove off. The driver of the first car stayed on the scene, while police are actively searching for the driver of the second car.

"Investigators are requesting anyone with any information on this fatal collision or the whereabouts of the pickup truck to contact the police at the nonemergency number of (915) 832-4400 or to submit an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-TIPS (8477)."

This is the 47th traffic fatality of the year, compared with 55 this time last year.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso Police says one person is dead after a vehicle collision in a pedestrian in the Lower Valley.

Police first received a call for the 7200 block of Alameda around 7:30 p.m.

All lanes on Alameda Avenue have been closed for hours as police are investigating the scene. Those driving through the area may need to seek alternate routes.

An ABC-7 crew at the scene reported seeing car parts scattered across the street, as well as what looked like a white sheet covering a body.

At the time of writing, El Paso Police says there are no there are no other reported injuries.

We will continue to update this article as we learn more information.