Pedestrian's Fatal Choice: El Paso's 17th Traffic Death

0:00A man in El Paso lost his life after getting hit by a car while crossing the street outside a crosswalk. Authorities confirmed he stepped right into the path of an oncoming Mitsubishi, turning a routine drive into tragedy. Police wrapped up their investigation quick, pinning the main cause on him not using the marked crosswalk. That simple choice made all the difference in this fatal mishap. He got rushed to the hospital fighting for his life, but the injuries proved too severe, and he passed away there. Folks in the community are reeling as these crashes hit close to home every time. This marched the 17th traffic death inside El Paso City limits this year in 2026, down a bit from 21 at the same point last year. Still, it's a stark reminder of roads turning deadly. Stay vigilant out there, whether driving or walking, safety is on all of us to keep these numbers from climbing. This has been El Paso News Today, powered by AI.