Teen charged with murder in fatal Doña Ana County crash

A teenager faces a murder charge following a deadly vehicle collision in Doña Ana County on Monday. The victim died at a hospital following the hit-and-run incident involving another youth.

Deputies responded just after 5:30 p.m. to the 3800 block of South Main Street. They arrived to investigate a collision between a car and a pedestrian.

Sheriff’s officials said teenagers arranged a meeting at Dove Canyon Trailer Park following a dispute. A verbal dispute followed. One teenager attempted to leave the area in a vehicle.

Another teenager reportedly stood in front of the vehicle, deputies said. The driver then struck the pedestrian with the car. First responders took the injured teen to a hospital.

Deputies arrested the driver, according to the Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office. The driver was booked on charges of first-degree murder with a depraved state of mind and aggravated battery.

Sheriff’s deputies process fatal crash scenes by gathering physical evidence and witness testimony. Depraved mind murder charges in Doña Ana County address reckless conduct showing disregard for human life.

The investigation remains ongoing.