Posted on Jun 26, 2023

1 dead, 5 injured in collision involving semi near Santa Teresa

SANTA TERESA, NM - The Sunland Park Fire Department was at the scene of a fatal collision that occurred on Friday night.

According to an SPFD tweet, a semi-truck was involved in a crash with another vehicle in the area of Pete Domenici Highway and McNutt Road near Santa Teresa at about 8 p.m.

One person was killed in the accident, while another was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  Four other people were transported with injuries that were regarded as life-threatening.  No details were released on the identities of the victims.