Posted on Oct 24, 2024

Woman hit, killed by vehicle while walking on US 285 near Eldorado

SANTA FE, NM - New Mexico State Police responded to the scene of a pedestrian fatality south of Santa Fe last week, according to the Santa Fe New Mexican.

The accident occurred Oct. 17 on U.S. 285 near the Interstate 25 underpass near Eldorado.  NMSP said a woman was walking south and trying to cross the highway shortly before 6:30 a.m. when she was was struck by a vehicle.

The victim died of her injuries.  She was identified as 51-year-old Mary Jo Long, a resident of Oklahoma.

Further updates will be provided by our Albuquerque car accident lawyer as more information becomes available regarding the incident.