The high number of traffic fatalities in El Paso to the start of the new year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- This past weekend El Paso had at least five people killed in separate traffic crashes on streets and highways. El Paso is a safe place to live but too many residents, visitors, and workers are injured or killed while driving or even just simply walking.
In El Paso and the state of Texas, the number one contributing factor to crashes according to law enforcement is speed-related. The second reason is distracted driving, and third is drunk driving.
When it comes to fatal crashes number one is speed, but second, to speed for death in El Paso is pedestrians failing to yield to vehicles. As a pedestrian Always make sure you are crossing at a crosswalk when it's your time to cross. Make eye contact with the drivers so you know they see you and try to avoid wearing dark clothing at night.
The state of Texas has lost at least one person every day on Texas roads since Nov. 7, 2000. To end that streak it’ll take every single driver and pedestrian to do their part.
