El Paso – Pedestrian Struck by a Vehicle on Sun Valley Drive
Posted on Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at 3:52 am
The El Paso Police Department is investigating an auto versus pedestrian crash which injured one person on Sun Valley Drive, Monday afternoon.
At around 12:30 p.m., local troopers were called onto the intersection of Sun Valley Drive and McCombs Street in response to a call reporting an auto accident. According to the report, a pedestrian was attempting to cross the road when he/she was struck by a passing vehicle. The impact of the collision with various injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital where he received further medical attention. The extent of his injuries was not immediately disclosed by authorities.
Investigators arrived at the scene to gather details leading up to the incident. Anyone who has information about the crash should get in contact with El Paso case investigating team.
This is a developing story.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victim. We are hoping and praying for their fast recovery.
Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.
Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.
