Man Killed in El Paso Pedestrian Accident on Loop 375 near Executive Boulevard

El Paso, Texas (April 18, 2022) – A man was killed Saturday night in a pedestrian accident in El Paso, according to officials.

The deadly accident happened just after 9:00 p.m., April 16, on Loop 375.

Officials said a 2014 Chevy Silverado pickup truck driven by Paul Barraza, 53, was traveling westbound on the highway when three unidentified men then ran across the road, and one of them was hit by the Chevy.

The man was taken to the hospital, where he later died. His name has not been released.

Barraza remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.

The other two men who were with the victim ran away from the scene.

The police are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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