53-Year-Old Man Killed After Fleeing Police Stop on I-10 in El Paso

On the afternoon of June 18th, tragedy struck on Interstate 10 West near Raynolds in El Paso, Texas. A 53-year-old man, identified as Oscar Munoz, lost his life in a traffic incident that unfolded during a routine police stop.

Police Account of the Incident

The El Paso Police Department (EPPD) reported that the situation began with a traffic stop, during which Munoz chose to flee from the vehicle on foot. Despite officers' verbal commands, he continued to run and endeavored to cross the lanes of I-10 West.

As Munoz attempted to navigate the traffic, he was struck by another vehicle, resulting in fatal injuries. The EPPD has deemed the pedestrian's presence on the roadway as the primary factor contributing to the collision.

Statistical Context

This incident marks the 31st traffic fatality of 2024 in El Paso, a figure that is slightly lower than the 35 fatalities recorded in 2023, according to EPPD data.

"This is the 31st traffic fatality of 2024 compared to 35 in 2023,"

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