On Friday, September 16, 2016 around 5:00 p.m, New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash on US 62/180 near mile marker 62 in Eddy County, east of Carlsbad.

The initial investigation indicated a vehicle traveling west bound on US 62/180 swerved in the roadway and lost control, causing the vehicle to roll into the median.  The driver, identified as Juan M. Alvarado (61) of Hobbs, NM, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This crash remains under investigation. 

(News release from New Mexico State Police)