Pedestrians Denise Chavez, 29, and Arturo Cordova, 36, killed and driver Carlos Garcia, 50, injured in collision at Valley View Avenue and Winters Street in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:27am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 7, 2017

Breaking: Las Cruces police investigating deadly crash involving pedestrians

Police said it appears that the driver of the Yukon had been in an argument with several people at a nearby residence before the crash.   

Two bodies found in the street after crash in Las Cruces

Richard Sanchez, who lives in the area, says a relative of one of the victims told him they were walking home from a party when they were hit.   

Police identify victims,driver in deadly wreck involving pedestrians

The investigation continues and no charges have been filed against Garcia, police said, adding charges against Garcia are expected.   

People Involved: 
Denise Chavez
Arturo Cordova
Carlos Garcia

Comments

Its a sad shame to see this in our neighborhood but its not the best of neighborhoods at all... Never expected to see this from the victim which lives across the street... We won't be able to leave for a few more hours as this is a dead end street with 2 bodies at the entrance. Such a shame this happened.

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