Woman who died in rollover crash near Las Cruces High is identified; police seek witnesses
UPDATE, Feb. 9: Police on Tuesday identified a woman killed in a rollover crash near Las Cruces High School about a week ago.
Police said 31-year-old Nicole Monique Escalera died when she was ejected from her car after crashing; she was not wearing a seatbelt.
Investigators also said in a statement released Tuesday that they had not been able to determine what caused Escalera to lose control of her car, strike a curb and flip over.
The statement indicated police were seeking potential witnesses to the deadly crash...
"Traffic investigators reviewed video from nearby establishments and learned that a white Dodge Ran pickup, possibly a 2500 series, was traveling along Boutz at the same time as Escalera. It’s possible the driver or any occupants who may have been in the pickup may have witnessed the crash and might be able to provide further information vital to the investigation.
Police do not believe the driver of the Dodge Ram was, in any way, involved in the crash. Traffic investigators simply wish to learn if the driver or any occupants of the Dodge Ram have any information relevant to the investigation.
The driver of the Dodge Ram and any other witnesses to the crash are asked to call traffic investigators at (575) 526-0795."
ORIGINAL REPORT, Feb. 2: LAS CRUCES, New Mexico -- A deadly rollover car crash claimed the life a woman near Las Cruces High School on Tuesday morning.
The car flipped over and landed on its side near Main Street and Boutz Road about 9 a.m.
A police spokesman confirmed "a female was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash"; it appeared she had been ejected from the vehicle.
Investigators were on scene trying to determine what led up to the car overturning.
A stretch of Boutz Road between Main Street and El Paseo Road was expected to be closed throughout the day as investigators examined the deadly crash site.
