A former New Mexico Republican Party official has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident. The individual, a 54-year-old woman, previously held the position of Treasurer for the party. The arrest was made in Las Cruces, where the crash occurred.

Further details about the incident and the charges against the woman are available from court documents obtained by KTSM 9 News. For more information on the arrest and the circumstances surrounding the deadly crash, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News.