Alfredo Escaname-Hernandez, 50, and Diego Arellano Robles, 21, killed, Fernando Arellano, 21, seriously injured after off-duty police officer Brandon Roybal Barber, 29, hits car while driving the wrong way on I-25 near Albuquerque, New Mexico
Fatal I-25 suspect charged with multiple vehicular homicides, aggravated DWI
The complaint states Barber was found by deputies walking around the scene disoriented. DWI deputies believed Barber to be impaired. During a field sobriety test, Barber stopped and asked to be taken to a hospital.
Cuba police officer accused in fatal DWI crash makes first court appearance
Two passengers in the GMC SUV died on the scene, the other driver was taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital. Barber made his first appearance Monday on charges that include vehicular homicide.
Suspect in fatal I-25 crash is member of National Guard
A spokesperson for the New Mexico National Guard says he is a company-grade officer for them and they are cooperating with the investigation and Barber could also face legal action through the military justice system.
2 Killed, 2 Hurt in Wrong-Way Crash on I-25 Near Albuquerque
The Sheriff's Office said the crash occurred in southbound lanes of I-25 near Tramway Boulevard and that those killed were two passengers in a SUV.
Off-duty officer arrested in fatal wrong-way crash on I-25
Cuba Police Chief Manuel Romero extended condolences to the families involved and said one of his officers was on administrative leave pending an internal investigation after making “a poor personal decision."
Off-duty Cuba police officer charged in double-fatal crash on I-25
According to court documents, the driver of the Ford, Brandon Barber, had "red-blood shot watery eyes, and made several statements of irregularity to Deputies." He also had a bottle of liquor in his car at the time of the crash.
Video shows BCSO deputies respond to fatal wrong-way crash on I-25
Barber claims he’d only had two beers, and stopped drinking at 7 p.m., but deputies say they could smell alcohol on his breath.
Denver Family Wants Stricter Consequences For Officer Accused Of Deadly Drunk Driving Crash
Family members of the three victims tell CBS4 their loved ones were driving to Juarez, Mexico to visit family. All three call Denver home.
Trial for man charged in fatal drunk driving crash to begin in mid-December
Deputies think Barber was drunk, and he was charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and great bodily harm by vehicle.
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