New Mexico driver in Dodge Ram hits man outside crosswalk near Paisano Drive
November 10, 2025 | El Paso, TX
A 58-year-old man died after a vehicle hit him early Monday morning in downtown El Paso.
The collision occurred outside a crosswalk on a major street.
Raymundo Rodriguez Villanueva, 37, of New Mexico, struck and killed a 58-year-old El Paso man with his 2012 Dodge Ram on Santa Fe Street.
What Happened in the Crash?
- Date and Time: November 10, 2025, around 3 a.m.
- Location: Santa Fe Street near Paisano Drive, downtown El Paso, Texas
- Vehicle: 2012 Dodge Ram traveling north
- Driver: Raymundo Rodriguez Villanueva, 37, of New Mexico
- Victim: 58-year-old male pedestrian
- Outcome: Pedestrian killed at the scene; no charges reported yet
- Investigation: Handled by the Special Traffic Investigations Unit
Why Do Pedestrian Accidents Happen in Texas?
Texas saw 808 pedestrian deaths in 2023, up 22 percent from the 2019-2023 period, according to Texas Department of Transportation data. Pedestrians make up only 1 percent of traffic crashes but 19 percent of roadway fatalities.
Year Range |
Pedestrian Fatalities |
Change |
|---|
2019-2023 |
808 (2023 alone) |
+22% |
The Governors Highway Safety Association notes larger vehicles like SUVs and pickups reduce driver visibility of people on foot. National pedestrian deaths rose nearly 60 percent since 2013.
Legal Insights
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal.
- Accident reconstruction teams often help determine exact causes
- Resources aid families seeking compensation after a loss
- Bond brings experience in pedestrian collision cases
“It is almost always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal.
- Families may pursue wrongful death claims for lost income, companionship, funeral costs, and emotional distress
- Attorneys guide grieving families while protecting legal rights
- Insurance companies may push quick, low settlements
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