Samuel Guzmán, a 43-year-old man, died on Monday morning after falling from a moving 18-wheeler trailer and being run over by the same vehicle in the Central-Sur area of El Paso, according to the El Paso Police Department (EPPD).
Police Response and Accident Details on Myrtle Avenue
The fatal incident occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of Myrtle Avenue. Agents from the EPPD’s Special Traffic Investigation Unit responded directly to the scene to examine the circumstances of the crash.
Preliminary investigations show that an 18-wheeler was traveling westbound on Myrtle Avenue. For reasons still unknown, Guzmán attempted to climb a ladder on the vehicle while it was actively in motion.
Fatality Sparks Rising Traffic Fatality Figures in El Paso
Guzmán fell from the moving vehicle’s ladder and suffered severe impacts from the rear tires of the trailer. Police confirmed that he died as a result of the injuries sustained during the fall and subsequent impact.
Authorities have not yet provided further details as the investigation remains active and ongoing. Traffic investigators are continuing to review the exact sequence of events leading up to the morning tragedy.
Did You Know? The tragic incident on Myrtle Avenue brings the total number of traffic fatalities in El Paso to 43 for the year 2026, surpassing the 42 deaths recorded during the exact same timeframe last year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused Samuel Guzmán’s fatal injuries?
According to the EPPD, Guzmán fell from the ladder of a moving 18-wheeler trailer and was struck by the vehicle’s rear tires, resulting in fatal injuries.
Where did the incident take place?
The accident happened shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Monday in the 1200 block of Myrtle Avenue, located in the Central-Sur area of El Paso.
How does this fatality impact local safety statistics?
Police reported that this death brings El Paso’s traffic fatality total to 43 for 2026, representing an increase of one compared to the 42 deaths recorded during the same period in the previous year.
What safety measures could potentially prevent accidents involving individuals attempting to board moving commercial vehicles?
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