Written by Officer Dusty Francisco 09/13/2021
Dona County, NM – On September 12, 2021, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a one vehicle fatal crash on NM Highway 28, near mile post 9, south of La Mesa, NM.
The initial investigation indicated a 2011 Cadillac CTS passenger car, driven by a 19-year-old male from El Paso, TX, was traveling south on NM Highway 28. For reasons still under investigation, the Cadillac left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver along with a 14-year-old female passenger in the vehicle, sustained unknown injuries in the crash. They were both transported by emergency medical personnel to an area hospital in El Paso, TX. Another passenger, Pedro Delgadillo (19) of El Paso, TX, who was not wearing a seatbelt was ejected from the vehicle. Delgadillo succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Office of Medical Investigator.
Alcohol appears to be a contributing factor in the crash and seatbelts appear to have not been utilized by both passengers. For the privacy of the family, the 14-year-old passenger’s name will not be released by State Police. This crash remains under investigation by the New Mexico State Police with the assistance of the New Mexico State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit. Based on the outcome of the crash investigation, charges may be pending for the driver.
