August 16, 2026, per an El Paso Times Report, one person was killed, and two others were transported to local hospitals with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash on northbound US-54 near the Cassidy Gate entrance to Fort Bliss in Northeast El Paso in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Details of the Incident
According to the El Paso Police Department, officers received a call at approximately 2:16 a.m. on Sunday, August 16, reporting a crash on northbound US-54 at the Cassidy exit near Gateway North Boulevard in Northeast El Paso.
Preliminary investigation findings indicate that the driver of a pickup truck lost control of the vehicle, which then struck a utility pole on the side of the roadway near the Cassidy Gate entrance to Fort Bliss. The impact caused significant damage to the vehicle and the surrounding area, including the traffic signal at the Cassidy and Gateway North Boulevard intersection, which TxDOT crews repaired temporarily.
Victim and Injuries
A passenger inside the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The driver and one additional occupant were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries. Authorities have not released their identities.
The Cassidy Gate entrance to Fort Bliss was closed for several hours following the crash while emergency crews and investigators worked the scene, before reopening later that morning.
Investigation Ongoing
The El Paso Police Department’s Special Traffic Investigations Unit responded to the scene and is leading the investigation. The cause of the crash, including whether speed or impairment played a role, has not been publicly confirmed. No further details have been released.
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