Fernando Padilla Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on East Lohman Avenue [Las Cruces, NM]

Fernando Padilla Fatally Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver on East Lohman Avenue at South Walnut Street

 
LAS CRUCES, NM (September 18, 2020) — A man died following Tuesday’s hit-and-run pedestrian accident on East Lohman Avenue at South Walnut Street.
 
According to Las Cruces police, a driver struck Fernando Padilla as he tried retrieving his dog that had escaped and wandered into traffic.
 
Per officers, the driver stopped for a moment before leaving 28-year-old Padilla with severe injuries.
 
Paramedics arrived and airlifted Padilla to University Medical Center of El Paso where he later died, despite having received life-saving efforts.
 
Sometime after the event, the 34-year-old driver contacted officers and informed them of what had happened. However, at this time, charges against the driver remain in progress.
 
If anyone would like to help authorities determine the events in this crash, please contact the police department.

With deepest sympathies, we would like to extend our condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Fernando Padilla.

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