New Mexico

Kay Chandler Killed in Accident at Hwy 26 in Luna County, NM

Published on: July 6, 2023

Date of Accident
July 2, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Kay Chandler
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

New Mexico 26, Deming, Luna County, NM, USA

What Happened

New Mexico State Police are investigating a crash that killed a driver at Hwy 26 in Luna County, NM on July 2nd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 1o p.m. According to investigators,  a semi-truck is said to have collided with the rear of a water tanker truck under unclear circumstances. Following the collision, the semi-truck veered into and collided head-on with an SUV. A passenger in the SUV, identified as 77-year-old Kay Chandler, was taken to an area hospital with injuries that were fatal. The driver of the SUV and the driver of the SUV were hospitalized for treatment. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New Mexico State Troopers
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Water Tanker, SUV
Road/Highway
Hwy 26
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided with the rear of a water tanker before colliding head-on with an SUV

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