New Mexico

Jay Drake Murrey Killed in Accident at US 54 in Carrizozo, NM

Published on: April 5, 2023

Date of Accident
April 3, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Jay Drake Murrey
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 54, Carrizozo, NM, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a man at US 54 in Carrizozo, NM on April 3rd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 9 a.m. According to investigators, a GMC Envoy was headed southbound on US 54 before allegedly crossing over a center line and colliding head-on with a semi-truck. The driver of the GMC, identified as 25-year-old Jay Drake Murrey, was killed in the collision. The other driver, an unidentified 50-year-old male, was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New Mexico State Police
Vehicles Involved
GMC Envoy, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
US 54
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

GMC Envoy collided head-on with a semi-truck

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