EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A 33-year-old woman from Monticello suffered fatal injuries after being in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday on New Mexico State Road near milepost 8, New Mexico State Police confirmed Wednesday.
Police say Cruz was driving a Toyota Tacoma, traveling north on New Mexico State Road 142 at a high rate of speed when the vehicle “left the roadway and rolled.” Police add that Cruz was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.
Cruz suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to NMSP.
New Mexico State Police is investigating this incident.