Crash Report – Highway 54 and New Mexico-Texas State Line, Otero County, NM
Report ID: 3/5/2023
NCIC#: Unknown
OFFICER ID#: Unknown
Traffic Unit 1: Passenger Vehicle
Traffic Unit 2: Passenger Vehicle
Occupants: Unknown
Injuries/Fatalities: Yes
Vehicle Damage (If Any): Unknown
Property Damage (other than vehicles): Unknown
Road Surface Condition: Unknown
Manner of Crash Impact: Head-on
Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): N/A
Narrative
OTERO COUNTY, NM – KRQE News reports that one person was killed in an accident involving a drunk driver on Highway 54 in Otero County on March 5th.
Authorities say the collision took place on Highway 54 near the New Mexico-Texas state line when 32-year-old Rebecca Herrera was driving under the influence and drifted into oncoming traffic. Herrera’s vehicle crashed into an oncoming vehicle head-on, killing the driver inside.
The name of the victim has not been released at this time. Herrera is currently facing multiple charges, including vehicular homicide, aggravated DWI, and reckless driving.
No other details are currently available. We will update this post as further information is released.
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