Lincoln County, NM — One person was killed when the car he was driving collided with two 18-wheelers in Lincoln County, NM. The accident took place on on Wednesday, at around three in the afternoon.
The name of the driver has not being released, pending the notification of his family.
Witnesses spotted the driver traveling down U.S. 70, when he hit the rear of a semi-truck attempting to turn into the Mescalero Apache Travel Center. The driver swerved at the last second, struck the truck, and drove into the oncoming lane of traffic, where he was hit by a second truck.
He was speeding at the time of the accident, according to reports.
The drivers of the 18-wheelers sustained no serious injuries. The investigation into what caused the accident is ongoing.
Scene of the Accident
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