EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A police report reveals that the driver tried to dodge the man they hit Tuesday evening in Northeast El Paso.
According to the report, at around 6:00 p.m., the driver was going down the area around the 5200 block of Railroad Drivewhen, “out of nowhere,” a man ran across the road in front of them.
The driver added that they turned the wheel trying to avoid the man, but unfortunately, they ended up hitting him.
The report states that the driver pulled over and ran towards the man, calling 911 and trying to help him.
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The El Paso Fire Department confirmed the man was flown to the hospital via helicopter.
No word on the current condition of the man.
A video shared on the popular social media account therealfitfamelpaso shows the scene, which includes the emergency helicopter landing on the road.
WATCH:
Person airlifted after being hit by vehicle on US 54 and 601 in northeast El Paso. Dec. 23, 2025. Credit: FitFam
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