Motorcyclist Omar Garcia, 21, killed after crashing on I-10 near Vinton, Texas

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/12/2023 - 11:11am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, September 4, 2022

Overnight motorcycle accident left I-10 East closed early Sunday

Officials say, they found a motorcyclist on the side of the road when they got there.

Motor Vehicle Accident on I-10 Eastbound at Mile marker 2

At approximately 4:30 am El Paso County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to I-10 East in reference to a single vehicle accident. Upon arrival, they found a motorcyclist on the side of the road.

UPDATE: Motorcyclist loses control on I-10 East

According to officials, the rider failed to negotiate a curve in the road as he went off the road. He then lost control and was thrown from the motorcycle.

People Involved: 
Omar Garcia
Roadway: 
I-10
City: 
Vinton, TX