DEMING - The incident unfolded west of Deming on Friday, January 26th. A fatal collision between two commercial trucks took place, claiming the life of one truck driver and leaving another in unknown condition.
The New Mexico State Police, in collaboration with an electric company, had temporarily closed down Interstate 10 to facilitate power line maintenance. The road closure was supported by the New Mexico Department of Transportation, which had strategically placed signs to warn drivers to reduce their speed.
The tragic event occurred around 1 p.m. when a 2021 Volvo commercial truck, steered by 58-year-old Chunnan Huang from Buena Park, California, failed to adhere to the reduced speed requirement. Despite the warning signs and the efforts of the electric company and state police to control the traffic, the Volvo truck collided with another commercial truck that had come to a halt.
The impact of the collision proved fatal for Chunnan Huang, who was pronounced dead at the scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator. Meanwhile, the 32-year-old male driver of the stationary truck was rushed to an area hospital, and as of now, his condition remains unknown.
New Mexico State Police have initiated an investigation into the incident, with the assistance of the Crash Reconstruction Unit. Preliminary findings suggest that alcohol did not contribute to the crash.
This tragic event serves as a sobering reminder of the inherent risks on the road, even during routine maintenance activities. As the investigation unfolds, authorities will seek to understand the circumstances that led to this fatal collision on Interstate 10.
The New Mexico State Police, in collaboration with an electric company, had temporarily closed down Interstate 10 to facilitate power line maintenance. The road closure was supported by the New Mexico Department of Transportation, which had strategically placed signs to warn drivers to reduce their speed.
The tragic event occurred around 1 p.m. when a 2021 Volvo commercial truck, steered by 58-year-old Chunnan Huang from Buena Park, California, failed to adhere to the reduced speed requirement. Despite the warning signs and the efforts of the electric company and state police to control the traffic, the Volvo truck collided with another commercial truck that had come to a halt.
The impact of the collision proved fatal for Chunnan Huang, who was pronounced dead at the scene by the Office of the Medical Investigator. Meanwhile, the 32-year-old male driver of the stationary truck was rushed to an area hospital, and as of now, his condition remains unknown.
New Mexico State Police have initiated an investigation into the incident, with the assistance of the Crash Reconstruction Unit. Preliminary findings suggest that alcohol did not contribute to the crash.
This tragic event serves as a sobering reminder of the inherent risks on the road, even during routine maintenance activities. As the investigation unfolds, authorities will seek to understand the circumstances that led to this fatal collision on Interstate 10.
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