
(Deming) – A Deming woman was transported to the hospital with injuries Tuesday afternoon following a collision at the intersection of Columbus Road and Florida Street.
Deming Police Chief Brandon Gigante said 38-year-old Maria Fierro suffered back injuries after the 1999 Chevrolet pickup she was driving collided with a 2000 Ford SUV being driven by 60-year-old Donna Olmsted.
Olmsted was uninjured.
Gigante said Fierro was headed south on Columbus Road and was attempting a left-hand turn to go east on Florida when she failed to yield to the SUV, which was heading north on Columbus.
Fierro was cited for a turning violation.