Martha Lozano, 61, killed and Lisa Poitras, 55, arrested following bus collision at West Second Street and South Avenue C in Portales, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:26am
Accident Date: 
Friday, April 14, 2023

Portales woman dies at Lubbock hospital after bus crash, driver arrested (link is external)

 Officials said that, according to witness statements, the sedan was traveling northbound on Avenue C when the bus "failed to stop" at the eastbound red light.

Portales woman killed in Friday night crash(link is external)

Police Chief Christopher Williams said the driver of the other vehicle, a 1996 bus, initially left the scene but later returned. Lisa Poitras, 55, of New Hampshire, was arrested and charged with homicide by motor vehicle.

Woman arrested in vehicle death(link is external)

Police on Friday night arrested a New Hampshire woman and charged her with homicide by motor vehicle.

Type: Bus Accident
People Involved: 
Martha Lozano
Lisa Poitras