Motorcyclist Ricardo Dominguez Killed in I-10 Hit-and-Run Collision [El Paso, TX]

El Paso, TX (June 30, 2026) — 29-year-old Ricardo Dominguez died after a suspected hit-and-run crash on Interstate 10 in El Paso, authorities said.

According to the El Paso Police Department, Dominguez suffered critical injuries in the collision, which happened around 9 p.m. Sunday on eastbound I-10 near Yarbrough Drive. He later died at a local hospital on Monday.

Investigators believe a light-colored vehicle was speeding eastbound when it changed lanes and struck Dominguez’s 2025 Kawasaki motorcycle. The driver reportedly left the scene after the crash.

Police are asking anyone with information about the suspected vehicle or its driver to contact the El Paso Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers as investigators continue to search for those responsible.

The fatal collision marked El Paso’s 24th traffic-related death of 2026, according to police.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Ricardo Dominguez. We hope they find comfort, strength, and peace as they mourn this tragic loss.

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