EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — One person was killed and another injured when an SUV crashed into a Las Cruces motel on Friday morning, Dec. 6, Las Cruces Police said.
Photos by Miguel Paredes – KTSM
The crash happened at about 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Imperial Sky Motel at 1865 W. Picacho Ave.
Investigators say an SUV was trying to leave the motel complex when it drove into the building.
The vehicle struck a 59-year-old man who suffered minor injuries and a 55-year-old woman who died at the scene, police said. The identities of the victims have not been released pending notification of family.
The 22-year-old driver stayed on the scene and was cooperating with police.
The investigation is ongoing.
We will update this story when we learn more.
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