Motorcyclist dies from injuries after east El Paso crash

UPDATE, Aug. 16: A motorcyclist who collided with a car Sunday night at an east El Paso intersection has died from his injuries, police said Monday.

Authorities identified the victim as 32-year-old Thomas Joseph Arreola of Horizon City.

Investigators on Monday said the driver of the car involved in the deadly crash failed to yield the right of way to Arreola's motorcycle and turned in front of him. However, police didn't indicate whether that driver would face any charges stemming from the collision.

Arreola was rushed to a hospital, where he later died, following the 9:15 p.m. crash at Montwood and Zaragosa.

Arreola was El Paso's 41st traffic death victim of the year thus far, compared to 48 at this same time a year ago.

ORIGINAL REPORT, Aug. 15: EL PASO, Texas -- A motorcyclist was rushed to a hospital late Sunday night after colliding with a vehicle at an east El Paso intersection.

The car and motorcycle crash happened at Montwood Drive and N. Zaragoza Road, where police investigators were summoned about 10:45 p.m.

The injured motorcyclist was said to be in critical condition; there was no word on what triggered the crash.

No further details were immediately available late Sunday night.