Crash
One Arrested After Bus Crash on I-10 Near Mesquite
Incident record
September 24, 2026
7:00 p.m.
I-10
Mesquite, Doña Ana County, NM
New-mexico
1
Injuries reported
Reported
Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office
Light drizzle · 67°F · 6 mph wind
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A crash involving a bus on Interstate 10 near Mesquite led to one arrest, the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office said.
The crash happened shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, according to KTSM. Details about the number of people aboard the bus, injuries or the extent of damage have not been released.
Light drizzle was falling in the area at the time, according to weather data.
The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office said one person was arrested in connection with the crash, though the office has not released additional information about the circumstances that led to the collision or the identity of the person taken into custody.
It remains unclear whether other vehicles were involved or whether the bus was carrying passengers at the time of the crash. Authorities have not indicated whether the roadway was closed or for how long following the incident.
The Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the crash. No further details about charges or the condition of anyone involved have been made public.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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New Mexico accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of injury (NMSA 37-1-8).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (NMSA 41-2-2).)
- Fault rule
- New Mexico uses pure comparative negligence: you can recover even if largely at fault, reduced by your share.
- Citations
- NMSA 37-1-8 (SoL); NMSA 41-2-1 to 41-2-3 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Scott v. Rizzo
- Crash report agency
- New Mexico State Police for state crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise. State reports often via LexisNexis crash portal.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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