Woman killed after semi crashes into SUV near Rio Rancho
A 42-year-old woman died Tuesday afternoon near Rio Rancho in a two-vehicle collision. The wreck also sent her female passenger to a hospital. Heavy rain contributed to the deadly incident.
New Mexico State Police responded just before 3 p.m. Officers arrived on US 550 near Rio Rancho. They answered reports of a wreck involving a semi-truck and an SUV.
The semi lost control. It crossed lanes into oncoming traffic. The commercial truck then hit the SUV.
The 42-year-old driver died at the scene. Her 32-year-old passenger suffered injuries. Emergency crews took her to a hospital. Her current condition remains unknown.
New Mexico State Police investigate major highway collisions across Sandoval County and nearby areas. Officers document physical evidence to reconstruct traffic wrecks.
The crash happened outside Rio Rancho during severe weather.
