Alfonso Varela Killed in El Paso Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 10
Alfonso Varela ID’d Pedestrian Killed in Interstate 10 Crash near Giles Road
El Paso, Texas (June 23, 2022) – The pedestrian who was killed after being struck by a truck Wednesday night on an interstate in the Lower Valley neighbourhood in El Paso has been identified.
Alfonso Medina Varela, 71, died in the crash that happened at around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, on Interstate 10 East near Giles Road.
Varela, a resident of El Paso, was walking across the freeway when he was hit by a 2007 pickup truck.
Varela was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup truck, identified as 55-year-old Jose Luis Vazquez Moreno, stopped at the scene and cooperated with the police.
Further details regarding the collision were immediately provided.
The accident remains under investigation.
Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
There are many different reasons why pedestrian accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, texting and driving, speeding, fatigue, failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive, running a red light, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality. At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case. Call now for a free consultation.
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