Driver slammed into waiting car at red light, killing man in Northeast El Paso

Update (January 13, 2025): Police say that 31-year-old Cody Lewis Vaughn died in the crash.

Special Traffic Investigators say Vaughn was waiting at a red light on Gateway North when another driver rear-ended his car. Both cars entered the intersection, where another car also crashed into Vaughn, who died at the scene.

Police say the driver who rear-ended Vaughn was unable to control speed, and that was the main contributing factor in the crash.

Special Traffic Investigators are still investigating. No other information is currently available.

Police say this is the third fatal crash of the year, compared with three this time last year.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso police say they are investigating a three-vehicle crash that left one person dead in Northeast El Paso.

The collision occurred on Gateway North and Sean Haggerty just after 7 a.m. Saturday morning.

Special Traffic Investigators remain on the scene, and authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.