Marco Marin Seriously Injured in El Paso Motorcycle Accident at Hawkins and Tony Lama

El Paso, Texas (November 24, 2021) – One person was seriously injured Monday night in a motorcycle accident in east El Paso, according to the authorities.

The accident happened around 9:00 p.m., November 22, at the intersection of Hawkins and Tony Lama.

Authorities said Marco Antonio Marin, 25, was riding a 2008 Honda motorcycle northbound on Tony Lama while Arnoldo Morales, 54, was driving a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on Tony Lama.

Morales made a left turn, failed to yield the right of way, and hit Marin’s motorcycle.

Marin was taken to the University Medical Center of El Paso with life-threatening injuries. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

No other information was provided.

The authorities are investigating the crash.

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. 

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