Martha Lozano, 61, killed and Lisa Poitras, 55, arrested following bus collision at West Second Street and South Avenue C in Portales, New Mexico
Portales woman dies at Lubbock hospital after bus crash, driver arrested
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
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
Police on Friday night arrested a New Hampshire woman and charged her with homicide by motor vehicle.
What do you want to do?
After a serious or fatal personal injury, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone suffers a serious personal injury, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of disability, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies from their injuries, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal personal injury, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of personal injury victims and their families.