Alexander Horton, 31, and Leonard Padilla, 19, die; Stepnanie Yamteh, 22, and Jack Pulliam, 22, injured in rear-end collision on U.S. 70 near Elida, New Mexico
State Police: Two from Roswell killed in Friday crash
Alexander Horton, 31, and Leonard Padilla, 19, both of Roswell, died from their injuries at the scene of the crash that happened around 2:15 p.m. on U.S. 70 south of Elida, according to New Mexico State Police.
Police said the preliminary investigation shows that a vehicle driven by 22-year-old Stepnanie Yamteh of Roswell was going north on U.S. 70, below the posted speed limit, when it was rear-ended by a semi truck driven by Jack Pulliam, 22, of Amarillo, Texas.
Take these important steps after a truck accident in Elida
As the trucking industry grows in Elida, more and more truck accidents are happening.
Commercial trucks are common on the roads, and their size, weight, and many blind spots pose significant dangers to other drivers. And when a truck accident occurs, victims often suffer serious, debilitating injuries that require long-term medical care. Fatality truck crashes are common.
An experienced Elida truck accident lawyer is needed, to manage an insurance claim and hire experts such as engineers and accident scene investigators who preserve and document evidence.
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