EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run incident that occurred on US-54 North near Ellerthorpe in Northeast El Paso Friday morning.
The Special Traffic Investigations unit reported that 36-year-old Miguel Eduardo Rodriguez stopped his vehicle at Gateway North and walked to the shoulder of the highway, where he was struck by an unknown vehicle.
The vehicle fled the scene, and Rodriguez was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Authorities believe the vehicle may have damage to the front right corner.
They urge anyone with information to contact the El Paso Police Department at 915-832-4400 or Crime Stoppers of El Paso at 915-566-8477 to remain anonymous.
This marks the 61st traffic fatality of 2025, compared to 68 at this time last year.
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