The deadly car crash occurred on State Route 202 and US 70 at around 8 a.m. February 5
Roosevelt County, NM – The New Mexico Police Department has identified a victim killed in a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 202 in Roosevelt County early this month as Hannah Montiel, 33, of Portales.
The deadly car crash occurred on State Route 202 and US 70 at around 8 a.m. February 5.
A Kia passenger vehicle, driven by Montiel, was traveling north on U.S. 70 when she crashed into a northbound Ford Mustang on the highway, as well as the 18-wheeler truck.
Montiel’s Kia was then hit from behind by other vehicles.
Montiel was transported to an area hospital, where she died.
Heavy fog in the area caused the incident.
Additional information about the collision was not provided.
The crash remains under investigation.