Arrest warrant sought in crash that injured 3 in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES, NM – New developments were reported by KFOX 14 in a crash that injured three people in Las Cruces recently.

The incident occurred March 14 in the area of Triviz Drive and Cholla Road. An initial investigation determined that a driver was headed south on Triviz Drive at about 2 a.m. and did not stop at a posted stop sign. The vehicle went through a fence and into solar panels near the campus of New Mexico State University.

NMSU police believe speed and alcohol were contributing factors in the accident. They said they have now drafted an arrest warrant for several charges in the case, including great bodily harm by vehicle (driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug), aggravated driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (bodily injury), and reckless driving.

According to the report, police have also executed various search warrants to obtain the operational data of the vehicle, evidence inside the vehicle, and information to confirm the identity of the driver.

Accident causes road closures in northwest Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – An accident caused road closures in a section of northwest Albuquerque on Saturday evening.

According to a traffic alert from the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office at 6:11 p.m., deputies responded to the scene of the crash of Osuna Road NW and 4th Street NW. All eastbound and westbound were closed, and drivers were advised to use caution in the area.

All lanes were reopened a short time later.

Train collides with vehicle in McKinley County

MCKINLEY COUNTY, NM – Authorities responded to a crash involving a train and a vehicle in McKinley County last week.

The McKinley County Sheriff’s Office reported details of the incident March 16 at 9:48 a.m. The collision took place at the Defiance Draw Road and Highway 118 crossing. There were no immediate reports of injuries.

The road was closed while deputies and emergency crews were responding, and drivers were urged to seek alternate routes until the intersection was reopened.

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