1 Killed in El Paso Pedestrian Accident
The crash happened in the early morning hours of October 28 in the 9800 block of Socorro Road, and both directions of the road were closed.
Candice BondOne person was killed in a pedestrian crash involving a motorcycle in the 9800 block of Socorro Road in El Paso on October 28, according to the El Paso Police Department.
What Happened on Socorro Road
Police said a motorcycle and a pedestrian were involved in the collision. The crash happened in the early morning, and one person died. The person who died has not been named. Officers from the Special Traffic Investigations Unit responded to the area, which sits near Bowie Bakery in the Lower Valley. Both the eastbound and westbound lanes were closed while crews worked.
Where the Police Investigation Stands
The Special Traffic Investigations Unit is investigating the crash, and officers and emergency crews stayed at the scene. Police have not announced any charges. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and find another route during the morning commute while the lanes stayed closed.
Once a crash report is finished, the people involved and their families can usually request a copy from the agency that wrote it.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Texas usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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