Man seriously hurt after his car is struck head-on by wrong-way driver fleeing police on I-25 near Glorieta, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:26am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, October 20, 2022

Man accused of threatening couple, causing multiple crashes

Carrasco once again led police on a vehicle pursuit,, this time on Interstate 25 while driving into the opposite lane of traffic. His efforts to evade police resulted in a head-on collision with a Ryder truck, according to the release.

Affidavit: Colorado man intentionally crashed into cars, fled police

The homeowner told police she’d seen a man flee the property, and the description she provided matched the description of Carrasco. About two hours later, just before 4 p.m., police received notice that a gray Dodge vehicle with Texas plates had been stolen from a campground near Glorieta.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Aurelio Carrasco
Roadway: 
I-25