Posted on Feb 11, 2025

 

1 dead in wreck at U.S. 70 intersection in Roosevelt County

ROOSEVELT COUNTY, NM - A multi-vehicle accident in Roosevelt County last week left one person dead, according to the Eastern New Mexico News.

The Roosevelt County Sheriff said four cars and two 18-wheelers were involved in the wreck.  It occurred Feb. 5 at the intersection of U.S. 70 and Kakawate Road.  No details were released on the identity of the victim.

It was reported that heavy fog at the time was a contributing factor in the crash, which remains under investigation by New Mexico State Police.