1 person seriously hurt in crash in Northwest EP
UPDATE: The right lane at Artcraft East and South Desert is closed, according to TxDOT. Clearing time is an hour.
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was seriously injured in a crash in Northwest El Paso Monday evening, May 14, according to fire dispatch.
The crash happened a little after 5:30 p.m. at Artcraft and South Desert Boulevard, according to fire dispatch. One person was transported Code 3 (serious injuries), fire dispatch said.
Our crew on the scene says the crash appears to have involved a semitruck, van and a car. Police have not confirmed any information on who was involved or the extent of any injuries.
All lanes are closed at the crash site, according to TxDOT. Clearing time is until further notice.
In East El Paso, a HERO tow truck was assisting a stalled semitruck when it was hit by pickup truck at Interstate 10 East at Hawkins. The crash closed the right two lanes and a nearby exit for a little over an hour, but are now reopened, TxDOT said.
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