One killed in crash near Hatch

HATCH – New Mexico State Police are investigating a crash that left one person dead Thursday morning.

An NMSP spokesperson said that Jean Hedwig Gregory, 65, of Buckhorn, was killed when her vehicle collided with another on New Mexico Highway 26 southwest of Hatch around 5:56 a.m. on June 30.

The spokesperson said that a 37-year-old driver of a 2022 Dodge Ram pulling a camping trailer drifted into the eastbound lanes of traffic and struck Gregory’s 2006 Toyota Minivan.

“Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in this crash, and both drivers appear to have been wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash,” the spokesperson said.

The 37-year-old driver was transported to an area hospital to be treated for their injuries. Their condition is unknown.

Justin Garcia is a public safety reporter covering police, crime, and legal proceedings in Doña Ana County. He can be reached via email at JEGarcia@lcsun-news.com.

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