Armando Benavidez Killed in Wrong-Way Collision on 10 Freeway [Deming, NM]

Armando Benavidez Perishes in Wrong-Way Accident in Luna County

 
DEMING, NM (June 23, 2020) — A man’s life was cut short following Saturday’s wrong-way accident on the 10 Freeway in Luna County.
 
According to the New Mexico State Patrol, Armando Benavidez, 80, died after having driven his car the wrong way on the westbound freeway and crashing into a tractor-trailer. Subsequently, a second semi-truck struck his vehicle near mile marker 83.
 
The NMSP confirmed that the 80-year-old fatal victim was the sole occupant of his truck. The drivers of the tractor-trailers escaped the accident unscathed.
 
Investigators have thus far ruled out alcohol has a contributing factor but will continue their examination of the accident to determine why Benavidez began traveling in the wrong direction.

Our heartfelt sympathies are with the family and friends of Armando Benavidez.

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