New Mexico State Police: 1 dead after Wednesday morning crash near Logan
HARDING COUNTY, N.M. (KFDA) - New Mexico State Police are investigating an early morning crash near Logan that left one man dead and five people injured.
Around 1:00 a.m. today, police said 35-year-old Cesar Gomez Lucio of Hobbs, New Mexico, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe south on State Road 39.
For unknown reasons, the Tahoe crossed the center line into oncoming traffic and crashed head-on with a 2014 Toyota Sienna van.
Lucio was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to a press release, alcohol appears to be a factor.
The 35-year-old driver of the Toyota and four other adult passengers were treated for injuries. Their current conditions are unknown.
State police say the crash is still under investigation.
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