Melinda Kay Shaw, 58, killed in crash at U.S. Route 82 and Prairieview Road near Lovington, New Mexico
Police release details in fatal crash
For reasons still under investigation the Ford attempted to cross US 82 and was struck by a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe that was driving southwest on US 82. A 2018 Ford Escape that was traveling southwest on US 82 behind the Tahoe then also collided with the Ford truck.
Fatal Crash in Lea County, NM
The driver and 10-year-old female second passenger in the Ford truck were injured and airlifted to a hospital in Lubbock, TX. Their conditions are unknown.
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