71-Year-Old John Emmet Keaney Killed in East El Paso Motorcycle Crash on George Dieter at Buffalo Soldier Circle 

El Paso, Texas (April 17, 2020) – The man who was killed Wednesday afternoon in a motorcycle accident in East El Paso has been identified as 71-year-old John Emmet Keaney, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 1:14 p.m. on April 15, in the 3400 block of George Dieter at Buffalo Soldier Circle.

Authorities said Keaney was riding a Harley Davidson Motorcycle northbound, approaching Buffalo Soldier Circle while 42-year-old Sonia Rodriguez was driving a 2006 Ford F-150 southbound.

Rodriguez then turned left onto Buffalo Soldier Circle and failed to yield the right of way to Keaney, and the motorcycle hit the Ford.

Keany, who was not wearing a helmet, was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening head and leg injuries. He was later pronounced dead.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of John Emmet Keaney.

Most motorcycle crashes are caused by negligent drivers who don’t keep a proper lookout or fail to yield the right-of-way. Because motorcyclists are vulnerable, their injuries are usually severe, often suffering from road rash, broken bones, brain injuries, amputations, or spinal cord injuries. In some cases, the accident results in death.

If you have lost someone in a motorcycle accident, you should consult our attorneys, at Joel A. Gordon & Associates, who have a history of success in wrongful death claims. To speak with a wrongful death attorney, please  Click to call: 281-943-5555.