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A fatal motorcycle accident occurred on Interstate 10 in El Paso, Texas on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in major traffic delays during rush hour.

Accident Occurs Near UTEP Campus

The accident happened around 2pm on the westbound lanes of I-10 near the University of Texas at El Paso. According to police reports, a man in his 60s was driving a black 2022 Suzuki GSX motorcycle at excessive speed, weaving in and out of traffic. He collided at high speed with the back of a blue 2022 Nissan Kicks that had just entered the freeway after getting a flat tire changed on the shoulder.

Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead at Scene

The motorcyclist, who has been identified on social media as John Leidolf, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident around 2:22pm. The driver of the Nissan, 63-year-old Martina Medina of El Paso, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Westbound Lanes Closed for 5 Hours

The collision occurred on I-10 West near Schuster Avenue, resulting in all westbound lanes being shut down for approximately 5 hours. Police had to close the interstate so accident investigators could process the scene.

Major Traffic Backups During Rush Hour

With the westbound lanes closed, traffic had to exit the freeway at the Porfirio Diaz Street exit just west of downtown El Paso. This resulted in major traffic delays and congestion as commuters sought alternate routes before the highway finally reopened around 7:30pm.

49 Traffic Deaths in El Paso This Year

According to El Paso Police Department statistics, there have been 49 traffic-related fatalities so far this year on city streets and highways, compared to 46 at the same time last year.

Drive Safely on El Paso Roads

This tragic accident is a reminder for all drivers to be cautious and drive defensively on El Paso's busy roads and highways. Speeding, distractions, and reckless driving can have devastating consequences. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of John Leidolf.

In summary, a high-speed motorcycle accident on Interstate 10 in El Paso led to the death of the motorcyclist and shut down the westbound lanes for hours, causing major traffic backups. This sad incident highlights the need for safe driving practices on El Paso highways to prevent further loss of life.

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