Laura Fernandez, 35, killed, two hospitalized, and one arrested for DUI after high-speed two-vehicle collision at West 18th Street and South Avenue D in Portales, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:27am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, August 16, 2022

PORTALES WOMEN CHARGED WITH HOMICIDE AND DUI FROM TUESDAY NIGHT CRASH

The investigation determined that the vehicle driven by Martinez was northbound on South Avenue D at a high rate of speed and failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of 18th and D. After passing the stop sign Martinez’s vehicle collided with the vehicle driven by Fernandez.

Portales woman charged with homicide by vehicle

Martinez told Sanchez she had had one drink before driving, a “lemonade alcoholic shooter drink,” about 7 p.m., court records show.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Laura Fernandez
Bionca Martinez