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El Paso, TX (July 23, 2026) — A motorcycle collision near Zaragoza Road and Montwood Drive in East El Paso left two people injured on Wednesday, July 22.
The El Paso Fire Department said the crash occurred around 4:26 p.m. One person was transported to a hospital with serious injuries, while another was taken for treatment of minor injuries.
Texas Department of Transportation cameras showed Zaragoza Road closed in both directions near the 1800 block during the emergency response. Video from the scene appeared to show a motorcycle and a pickup truck involved.
The cause remains under review. We hope both injured people make a swift and full recovery.
Where the Collision Happened: Zaragoza Rd Near Montwood Dr
Zaragoza Road is a major surface-road corridor serving East El Paso, while Montwood Drive connects surrounding residential and commercial areas. Their meeting point carries through traffic as well as vehicles turning between the two roads.
A corridor of this kind includes frequent intersections, driveways, and changing traffic movements. Those features create more conflict points than a limited-access highway, particularly for motorcycles traveling alongside larger passenger vehicles.
What We Know
- The crash occurred around 4:26 p.m. on Wednesday.
- A motorcycle and a pickup truck appeared to be involved.
- One person suffered serious injuries.
- Another person sustained minor injuries.
- Both injured people were transported to a hospital.
- Zaragoza Road was closed in both directions near the 1800 block.
Why Motorcycle Crashes Can Cause Unequal Injury Outcomes
Motorcycle riders have less physical protection than people inside pickup trucks and other enclosed vehicles. That difference in vehicle size and structure can affect how impact forces are transferred during a collision.
At a busy road junction such as Zaragoza Road near Montwood Drive, investigators must also account for turning movements, lane position, and the paths of vehicles approaching the same area. The initial report does not establish how the collision occurred or which person suffered the more serious injuries.
How This Collision Is Investigated
Investigators may document the damage to the motorcycle and pickup truck, roadway debris, tire marks, and the positions where both vehicles came to rest. Those details can help determine their directions of travel and the sequence of contact.
Witness statements, nearby camera footage, and traffic-control conditions may also be reviewed. The early emergency-response information does not identify the fault, and additional findings may become available after the investigation is completed.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Crash
People involved in a Texas motorcycle crash should preserve medical records, photographs, repair estimates, towing documents, and insurance correspondence. Because early reports may not explain the full sequence, the completed police report can provide a more detailed record of the investigating agency’s findings.
Texas crash reports are maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation through the Crash Records Information System. Reports may be purchased through the CRIS Public Portal at cris.dot.state.tx.us/public/Purchase. The police report is Form CR-3, while Form CR-91 is used for requests by mail.
A regular report costs $6, and a certified report costs $8. Online CRIS purchases may be paid by credit or debit card. Officers have 10 days to file a report, followed by approximately four business days of TxDOT processing. Reports are often available within seven to 10 business days.
Parties with a proper interest may receive an unredacted report. Other requesters receive a redacted copy under Texas Transportation Code § 550.065(c). Texas does not have a fixed public-release window because access and redaction depend on the requester’s eligibility.
Local Accident Reports compiles incident information from official agencies and credible local sources. Details from initial reports may be updated as official investigations conclude. If you have direct knowledge that any information here is inaccurate, please contact us so we can review and correct the record.
