UPDATE: Fort Bliss soldier killed when he loses control, hits sign in motorcycle crash

UPDATE: Officials from Fort Bliss confirmed that the man killed in the motorcycle crash, Alexis Montalvo, 22, was a Fort Bliss soldier.

They released the following statement:

Spc. Alexis Montalvo was a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. Fort Bliss and the 1st Armored Division extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.

Fort Bliss

ORIGINAL: EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) — A 22-year-old man was killed when he was speeding on his motorcycle, failed to navigate a curve and was thrown from his bike, El Paso Police said.

The crash happened at about 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 along the 1900 block of Airway in East El Paso.

Police said Alexis Montalvo, 22 of Fort Bliss, was driving westbound on Airway at a “high rate of speed.”

He lost control around a curve and struck a traffic sign, police said.

The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike and died from his injuries, police said.

Speed is a contributing factor in the crash, police said.

This is the 52nd fatal crash in El Paso this year, compared to 56 at the same time last year.

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