Robert Berkman, 44, killed when his vehicle sideswipes semi-truck on U.S. 285 near Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
Modified Date:
Thu, 08/04/2022 - 1:13pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, July 6, 2022Anansi teacher dies in Rio Arriba County crash
Francisco said the initial investigation showed that Berkman, 44, was driving a 2004 Dodge Ram south on US 285 when “for unknown reasons” his car crossed over the center striped line and into the opposing lane of traffic, sideswiping a 1995 Kenworth commercial motor vehicle.
Teacher who died in crash remembered for service
According to family, friends and coworkers, Berkman's death was a major loss for the school where he taught and for the many members of the Taos community who knew him well.
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Type: Truck Accident
Topics:
Side CollisionPeople Involved:
Robert Berkman
Roadway:
U.S. 285City:
Ojo Caliente, NMCounty:
Taos County, NMArea:
Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM