LAS CRUCES – Las Cruces police responded to the intersection of Espina Street and Idaho Avenue shortly before 8 pm Saturday night after receiving multiple calls about a vehicle striking a pedestrian in the area.
A male pedestrian in his 50s was transported to MountainView Regional Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Police are looking for a dark-colored, older model SUV, which reportedly fled the scene following the crash. Anyone with information is asked to call the Las Cruces Police Department at 575-526-0795.
This is a developing story.
Damien Willis is a Lead Reporter for the Las Cruces Sun News. He can be reached at 575-541-5443, [email protected] or @DamienWillis on Twitter.
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