Ft. Bliss soldier killed in Spur 601 crash
Update (May 21, 2025): El Paso Police just released new information about the crash on Spur 601 that happened Monday morning.
Investigators say the motorcycle failed to negotiate the curb and hit the center concrete barrier. The motorcyclist, identified by Ft. Bliss officials as Spc. Austin Rhodes, 24, died at the scene, according to El Paso Police officials.
This is the 23rd traffic fatality of the year, compared with 25 this time last year.
Update (May 20, 2025): Fort Bliss officials just confirmed that Spc. Austin Rhodes, 24, a Patriot fire control operator assigned to the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, died in the crash.
"Fort Bliss expresses their deepest condolences to the soldier’s family," the Fort Bliss official stated. "This incident is under investigation by local law enforcement."
UPDATE: Special Traffic Investigators confirm 1 person dead from the crash.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A crash at Spur 601 and Airport Dr. has shut down several lanes. El Paso Police's traffic account on X posted all eastbound lanes at Airport Dr. and westbound lanes at Global reach are closed.
Our ABC-7 crew at the scene saw what looks like a white sheet covering a body, though no injuries or deaths are confirmed. Our crew also reports military police are managing the scene.
We're working to learn more, and will continue to update you on air and online.
