28-year-old driver died in a nine-vehicle pileup colliison on Loop 375 in El Paso, Texas

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/12/2023 - 11:11am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

28-year-old man dead after nine-vehicle crash in far East El Paso

The Ford Edge (vehicle 2) was pushed into a Dodge Charger (vehicle 3) and then into a 2000 Honda Accord (vehicle 4). The Ford Edge (vehicle 2) caught on fire and was redirected, striking the rear of a 2000 Ford Ranger (vehicle 5), according to police. Three more vehicles, a 2015 Toyota Camry (vehicle 6), a 2008 Pontiac G5 (vehicle 7) and a 2023 Hyundai Tucson (vehicle 8) attempted to avoid the crash but failed, according to police.

1 dead, 8 injured after multi-vehicle crash in far East El Paso

One person is dead, seven people were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries and another one with serious injuries following the multi-vehicle crash, according to the El Paso Fire. 

UPDATE: 9 vehicles involved in deadly fiery crash on Loop 375 in Far East El Paso

An investigation revealed a heavy tow truck driver was travelling north on Loop 375 when traffic began to slow down due to congestion. The driver, 50-year-old Antonio Zubia, tried to swerve to avoid hitting another vehicle, but could not. 

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Pileup
Roadway: 
Loop 375