60-Year-Old Man and 62-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Big-Rig Crash near Zuzax

BERNALILLO COUNTY, NM (November 11, 2024) – Saturday, David and Mary Harper were killed in a fiery semi-truck collision on Interstate 40.

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene near the Zuzax exit on November 2nd.

For reasons under investigation, the driver of a passenger vehicle struck a semi-truck in the area, causing it to catch fire.

First responders located the vehicle trapped underneath the semi-truck upon arrival. Despite life-saving efforts, medics later pronounced the driver, 60-year-old David and his passenger, 62-year-old Mary dead at the scene.

Emergency crews say the vehicle and the trailer of the semi-truck were both totaled. By 11:00 p.m., the troopers were able to extinguish the fire.

An active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.

Our law firm sends out our heartfelt sympathies to the friends and family of David Harper and Mary Harper who are grieving over the loss of their loved one.

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