Pedestrian killed in collision on I-10 East in El Paso

An 81-year-old driver struck and killed a pedestrian on the interstate near downtown

Apr. 7, 2026 at 5:14am

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An extreme close-up of a damaged car side mirror or headlight lens, reflecting a harsh, direct camera flash in a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a fatal pedestrian collision on a highway.A recent fatal collision on a major highway underscores the need for improved safety measures to protect vulnerable road users.El Paso Today

An 81-year-old Texas resident named Juan Manuel Martinez Herrera was driving a 2016 Kia Soul on I-10 East near the downtown exit in El Paso when he struck and killed a pedestrian on April 5, 2026 around 7:57 p.m., according to the El Paso Police Department.

Why it matters

Fatal pedestrian collisions on major highways are a serious public safety concern, as they often result in tragic loss of life and raise questions about road design, driver behavior, and the need for improved safety measures to protect vulnerable road users.

The details

According to police, Martinez Herrera was driving on I-10 East near the downtown exit when he struck and killed the pedestrian. The incident occurred around 7:57 p.m. on April 5, 2026.

  • The incident occurred on April 5, 2026, at approximately 7:57 p.m.

The players

Juan Manuel Martinez Herrera

An 81-year-old Texas resident who was driving a 2016 Kia Soul on I-10 East when the collision occurred.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for increased safety measures on major highways to protect pedestrians, such as improved lighting, signage, and driver education campaigns to prevent future loss of life.