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Las Cruces man dies after being hit by car
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Gabrielle Lopez , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Police are investigating a crash that resulted in the death of a 52-year-old man.
A fatal incident occurred in Las Cruces. Police are investigating a crash that resulted in the death of a 52-year-old man. The man suffered multiple injuries and was initially taken to a hospital in Las Cruces before being transferred to a hospital in El Paso , where he died.
The incident happened on a rainy Saturday evening near an intersection. A driver, who remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, was involved in the crash. The investigation is ongoing and few details have been released.
Further information about the incident can be found through the Las Cruces Police Department or local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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