19-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash in Carlsbad, driver wanted
CARLSBAD, NEW MEXICO (KMID/KPEJ) - A 19-year-old man is dead after a fatal hit and run by an unknown vehicle in Carlsbad, New Mexico, on Sunday, June 7th. According to officials, officers with the CPD responded to a report of an unresponsive person on the 3700 block of Standpipe Road at 5:48 AM on Monday, June 8th, several hours after the crash was said to have occurred. The preliminary investigation showed that the victim was riding a minibike southbound on Standpipe Road when he was struck by an unknown vehicle sometime after 11:30 PM on Sunday, June 7th. The unknown driver did not report the collision or render aid after striking the 19-year-old man. No suspect has been identified, and officials are working to identify the driver and vehicle involved. Carlsbad Police Department is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information related to this case to contact the Carlsbad Police Department at (575) 885-2111, extension 0. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers by calling (575) 887-1888 or toll-free at (844) 786-7227, visiting eddycountycrimestoppers.com, or submitting a tip through the P3 Tips mobile application.
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