
Luna County Sheriff’s Captain Jose Martinez said 44-year-old Selso Lopez and 36-year-old Crystal Lujan both suffered injuries in the accident that occurred on State Road 11 – or the Columbus Highway – near Hood Road at about 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5th.
Martinez said Lopez was driving a 1989 Chevrolet Corvette northbound when he rear-ended a 2006 Chevrolet Impala being driven northbound by 41-year-old Joseph Myers.
Lopez suffered head, back and chest injuries, and Lujan, Lopez’s passenger, suffered head injuries in the collision.
Lopez was cited for reckless driving, possession of drug paraphernalia, having an open container, fictitious vehicle plate, and no insurance.
Myers was cited for no insurance.