Las Cruces, NM (May 11, 2021) - A Las Cruces man was killed after being involved in a two-vehicle crash involving a commercial truck on Friday, May 7.
The scene of the deadly accident was located at the intersection of US-70 and Picacho Hills Road. At around 5:11 p.m. that night, a 2009 white Chevrolet pickup truck driven by 66-year-old Donald Haynie of Las Cruces was traveling westbound on the highway. Haynie rear-ended a 2019 Peterbilt commercial vehicle that was stopped at a red light.
The impact left Haynie with fatal injuries, and he was pronounced dead at the scene by responding paramedics. No other injuries were reported. No charges have been filed at this time.
The New Mexico State Police is conducting an investigation into the cause of the crash.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Donald Haynie at this time.
Deadly Trucking Collisions in New Mexico
The chance of being killed in a crash with a semi-truck is alarmingly high. Thousands are killed annually in collisions involving commercial vehicles, and the majority of truck fatalities involve the occupants of passenger cars. New Mexico is a state with miles of highway, and the majority of freight in the United States is transported by truck. This has contributed to an increased rate of deadly truck accidents in the state.
New Mexico wrongful death lawsuits are intended to compensate surviving family members when the negligent actions of another party cause the death of a loved one. Just because the victim died, that does not mean that the at-fault party should be off the hook. The defendant must instead pay compensation to the family members of the deceased after a deadly New Mexico 18-wheeler crash. This can only be accomplished by partnering with a law firm with years of experience helping victims pursue wrongful death claims.
Bringing a lawsuit is probably the last thing on your mind after losing a family member, but you do not have to pursue a claim on your own. Will Ferguson & Associates understands that no amount of compensation will bring back a loved one. Our legal team will fight to make sure that you recover the compensation you deserve after losing a loved one. Call us today at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case with a New Mexico wrongful death attorney.
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Disclaimer: At Will Ferguson & Associates, it is our goal to honor the victims of the nightmarish accidents that often take place in New Mexico. We would also like to familiarize the public with ways they can avoid a similar fate and what they can do, should the unthinkable happen. The information contained within this article is not to be viewed as any type of medical or legal advice. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.
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