Officer Robert Duran, 43, and Frank Lovato, 62, killed in crash during police pursuit on Interstate 25 in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:27am
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, March 2, 2022

New Mexico officer dies in chase of suspected kidnapper

The chase soon led to a crash involving four vehicles: two driven by police, one by the suspect with the victim inside, and another vehicle, police said.

NMSP Investigates Fatal Crash Involving Santa Fe Police During Pursuit Of Carjacking, Kidnapping Suspect

A Santa Fe Police officer and the driver of the uninvolved vehicle suffered fatal injuries and died in the crash. 

Police ID civilian killed in Santa Fe crash as retired firefighter

Authorities have identified the other driver who was killed in Wednesday’s crash involving a kidnapping suspect fleeing officers the wrong way on Interstate 25 as a retired firefighter from Las Vegas, NM.

Colorado Springs woman recounts terrifying moments before I-25 crash

Jenkins believes the man who died, retired Las Vegas firefighter Frank Lovato, may have saved her life. Jenkins said she only had a matter of seconds to react.

Search warrant: Alleged 'kidnapped' woman was driving car in deadly I-25 crash

The woman who claimed to be kidnapped in Santa Fe Wednesday is now suspected of lying. A search warrant reveals there might not be a kidnapper after all.

First responders, community honor firefighter killed in deadly I-25 crash

Just after 11:30 p.m. firefighters saluted as the procession passed on its way up to Las Vegas, New Mexico-- where Lovato served as a firefighter since he was just 18 years old. Lovato retired in 2006 with the title of engineer. 

 

 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Robert Duran
Frank Lovato
Jeannine Jaramillo
Roadway: 
Interstate 25

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