In the early hours of a quiet Sunday morning, tragedy struck on Interstate 10 in East El Paso, claiming the life of 48-year-old Alejandro Rodriguez. The vibrant motorcyclist, riding a 2024 Kawasaki Ninja, was fatally injured when his bike was rear-ended by a 2024 Ford Mustang near the Don Haskins exit by Joe Battle Boulevard. The collision, which occurred at approximately 2:28 a.m., sent Rodriguez crashing to the pavement, where he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The El Paso Police Department, tasked with unraveling the circumstances of this devastating incident, has yet to determine whether the driver of the Ford Mustang will face charges. The investigation remains active, with authorities piecing together the moments leading up to the crash. What is clear, however, is the profound loss felt by the community—a life extinguished in an instant, leaving behind questions and grief.
This heartbreaking event marks El Paso’s 41st traffic fatality of 2025, a slight decrease from the 44 recorded at this time last year, according to police statistics. Yet, each number represents a story, a family, and a future interrupted. As the city mourns Alejandro Rodriguez, the incident serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life on the open road and the need for vigilance behind the wheel.