Victor Mendoza, 28, and Angel C. Acosta, 27, killed in wrong-way crash on Interstate 10 in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:27am
Accident Date: 
Friday, April 15, 2022

Two die following Border Patrol pursuit of suspect

 As the agents approached I-10 in the Border Patrol vehicle, they observed the suspect vehicle driving in the wrong lane of traffic, the vehicle was westbound against traffic. 

Police release details in fatal crash west of Las Cruces

Police say their initial investigation shows that a Honda SUV, driven by 28-year-old Victor Mendoza of Las Cruces was traveling the wrong way, going east in the westbound lanes of I-10. 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Victor Mendoza
Angel C. Acosta
Roadway: 
Interstate 10