Police identify man killed after car-motorcycle crash on I-10 in East El Paso

UPDATE: The El Paso Police Department has identified the motorcyclist who was killed in the fatal crash as 48-year-old Alejandro Rodriguez.

The Special Traffic Investigations unit responded Sunday morning to a motorcycle vs vehicle crash involving a fatality at I-10 West and mile marker 33.

According to officials the investigation revealed that Rodriguez was traveling west on I-10 when a Ford Mustang, driven by 20-year-old Marissa Arlene Dominguez, rear-end him.

Rodriguez was thrown from his motorcycle as a result and died at the scene from his injuries.

The Special Investigations unit is continuing to investigate.

This is the 41st traffic fatality compared to 44 at this time last year.

UPDATE: El Paso Police Department has confirmed that one person is dead as a result of the crash.

Special Traffic Investigators are on scene investigating the cause behind the crash.

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A collision between a white car and a red motorcycle on I-10 West near Don Haskins Drive in East El Paso forced a complete shutdown of all westbound lanes just after 4:00 a.m.

El Paso Police posted on social media that the westbound lanes remain closed for several hours. 

Police advise drivers to exit at Eastlake Boulevard and take alternate routes.

They have not yet released information on any injuries.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available.