Motorcycle Crash Leaves One Dead on North Mesa in El Paso
El Paso, TX — July, 2025 | A 24-year-old man died after his motorcycle crashed into a car Tuesday night in El Paso. It happened just after 9 p.m. near North Mesa and Robinson. Cody McCuan, riding northbound, struck the side of a vehicle pulling out of a driveway. The car’s driver, Samara Ortega, 29, wasn’t injured. McCuan was taken to the hospital. He later died.
No charges. No citations yet. Police mentioned speed might’ve played a role. Investigation is ongoing.
They haven’t said anything about alcohol, phone use, or whether McCuan wore a helmet.
Crash investigators are still working the case. They’re checking nearby camera footage, reviewing the scene. Looking for witnesses too.
That stretch of Mesa is busy. Driveways, narrow gaps, turns not easy visibility. Accidents happen often.
Motorcycle deaths are still high across Texas. Merging points and driveways are problem spots. Cars do not always see them coming.
Families hit by tragedies like this are urged to act early. Legal help can make a difference.
Joel A. Gordon & Associates, a law firm in Houston, handles cases like this. They say time matters — even before charges or reports are final.
Some cases settle. Others go to court. Either way, evidence disappears fast. Acting early helps.
The firm offers free consultations. Phone: (281) 943-5555.
No further updates from police yet. The case is still under review.
