TRAIN VS PEDESTRIAN INCIDENT AT CAMP ST. AND FABENS RD.

EL PASO, TEXAS UPDATE– On May 12, 2024, at approximately 1:30 pm., El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies with the Peter John Herrera Station were dispatched to the intersection of N. Fabens and Austin regarding an accident involving a train and a bicyclist. Upon their arrival, they located the pedestrian with no signs of life. Special traffic investigators were requested to help investigate along with railroad police, the Sheriff’s Office Crime scene unit, and an investigator with the medical examiners' office.

The investigation showed that the pedestrian, later identified as 45-year-old Jesus Vega of Fabens, Texas, had crossed the train tracks while the crossing gates were down. At that same time, an Amtrak train with its passengers was passing through the crossing and struck Mr. Vega which resulted in his death. Next of kin has been made to family of Mr. Vega. The train passengers or the staff on the train were not injured.

EL PASO, TEXAS – On May 12, 2024, at approximately 1:30 pm., El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call regarding a pedestrian vs train incident in the intersection of Camp Street and Fabens. Special investigators were called out on the scene.  Camp St. To main street will be closed off for the next couple of hours. Investigation is ongoing. No further details at this time.