Motorcyclist Paul Padilla, 63, killed, and driver Paulo Vega-Mendoza, 22, seriously injured in two-vehicle hit-and-run at Camino Entrada and Airport Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico
DWI crash leaves motorcyclist with severe brain damage
According to police, when they finally caught up with Vega- Mendoza he was suffering from possible paralyzing injuries and was transported to the hospital.
Motorcyclist hit in DWI wreck dies; car driver charged with vehicular homicide
A police report says Padilla’s motorcycle rolled on top of him, causing severe injuries to his head and body. He died early Tuesday, Gurule said.
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