The Police Department reported a motor vehicle crash in Quay County.
The accident happened near the crossroads of US Highway 54 and Quay Road AD,
Abraham Riquiac-Gonzalez, 30, was driving a 2007 Toyota Camry with passenger Pedro Jimon, 38, of Clovis, as they were headed north on Quay Road AD when they crossed the railroad rails and were hit by a westbound freight train.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The train engineers are unharmed.
According to police, there is no evidence that alcohol played a role in the collision.
Additional information regarding the fatal crash is not yet provided by the officials.
The collision is still being investigated by the officials.
November 15, 2022
Source: ABQ Journal