Pedestrian killed in downtown El Paso identified
Update (April 1, 2025): El Paso Police just identified the pedestrian who was hit and killed as Juarez resident Juan Parga Martinez, 67.
Special Traffic Investigators say the car was going south on Santa Fe and trying to make a left turn onto Paisano. The car had a green light, police say. Martinez was walking north on Santa Fe and crossing Paisano "against the pedestrian signal," police officials say. The car hit Martinez, who died at an area hospital.
El Paso Police say this is the 17th traffic fatality of the year, compared with 14 this time last year.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Special traffic investigators are at the scene of a crash near the intersection of West Paisano and Santa Fe.
Investigators say a vehicle hit a pedestrian around 1:30 p.m. on Monday March 31st.
The person is being treated at an area hospital.
Investigators have not shared how severe the injuries are but will have more information once the investigation is complete.
The intersection will be closed until further notice.
