1 Dead, 14 Injured in New Mexico Store Crash
A tragic accident occurred when an SUV crashed into a Savers store in Las Cruces, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
- A 69-year-old driver mistakenly hit the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the SUV to crash into the store.
- Pamela Kaye Nelson, 67, succumbed to her injuries and died; 14 others were injured, with ages ranging from 30 to 90.
- The crash happened near the self-checkout area, and the vehicle stopped near the southeast corner of the store.
- Investigations are ongoing, and the store has been closed indefinitely as authorities continue to examine the scene.
- Local emergency services set up a casualty collection point and received assistance from nearby teams to manage the situation.