Crash on Transmountain results in 'extensive damage, debris'
Nov 01, 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Extensive damage and debris on the roadway was a result of a single-vehicle crash late Thursday night, Oct. 31, on Transmountain, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
The Sheriff's Office says at around 9 p.m. that Thursday, deputies were dispatched to Loop 375 West on Transmountain Road in reference to a single-vehicle crash.
After the crash, the vehicle veered off to the right lane where it remained until deputies arrived. The vehicle, a Jeep Cherokee, caused approximately 400-500 feet of damage to the center cable barrier system, according to the Sheriff's Office.
TxDOT was requested due to the extensive damage and debris on the roadway and deputies along with El Paso Police officers closed the outside lane and reduced traffic to one lane.
The vehicle and debris were removed from the roadway.
Lanes were opened for traffic early Friday morning, Nov. 1, and no injuries were reported.