Late-Night Crash Shakes Central El Paso — Here’s What We Know

In the early hours of Saturday morning, Central El Paso was jolted awake by the sound of screeching tires and sirens. Around 2:00 AM, emergency responders rushed to the 900 block of Piedras Street following reports of a serious single-vehicle crash. Eyewitnesses say the car was traveling at high speed before it veered off the road and slammed into a utility pole, triggering a brief power flicker in nearby buildings. The impact left debris scattered across the street and forced police to temporarily close off the area. One person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the El Paso Fire Department. No other vehicles were involved, and no pedestrians were hurt. As of now, investigators believe alcohol or distracted driving may have played a role in the accident, but the case is still under review. Locals in the area say it's not the first time they've seen reckless driving on that stretch. The crash adds to growing concerns about late-night safety on Central El Paso’s busiest routes.