Pedestrian killed on I-10 East near Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- One person is dead after being struck and killed by a car on I-10 East at Downtown, according to El Paso Police.
Police say the pedestrian died at the scene.
Officials say it happened at 8:01 p.m. and prompted the shut down of the eastbound lanes.
All traffic is being diverted off I-10 East at Schuster and police are encouraging drivers to seek an alternate route. The backup could be seen miles behind the scene of the crash.