Ruidoso, NM – Man Dies in Head-on Collision on Mechem Dr

Ruidoso, NM (June 6, 2024) – A man was arrested in connection with a deadly head-on crash that occurred in the Ruidoso area on Tuesday, June 5. The incident was reported on Mecham Drive late that night, around 9:50 p.m. It was later revealed that 22-year-old Jadyn Mow of Nogal was traveling northbound on the roadway when he entered southbound traffic. 

Mow collided head-on with a vehicle driven by 46-year-old George Fitzgibbon of Ruidoso. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid. Fitzgibbon suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by attending medical personnel. Local authorities reported that Mow was under the influence of alcohol. He was treated for injuries before being detained at the Lincoln County Detention Center. No further information on the deadly crash is currently available. However, an ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Head-on Crashes in New Mexico

Head-on crashes involve two vehicles traveling directly toward each other at the time of impact. These kinds of accidents are frequently brought on by drivers who, through distraction, carelessness, or poor road conditions, inadvertently swerve into oncoming traffic. According to U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) statistics, there were around 5,000 head-on collisions nationwide in 2021, or 9 per 100,000 people. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that the fatality rate from head-on crashes is approximately 56 percent, which is significantly higher than that of other types of accidents. If someone close to you is killed by a reckless driver, you need to be ready to pursue a strong wrongful death claim with the help of a sympathetic and trained Ruidoso wrongful death lawyer. 

You do not have to be on your own as you try to navigate the aftermath of a fatal crash. Contact the offices of Will Ferguson & Associates today at (505) 243-5566 and let our qualified legal team handle your claim while you recover from your devastating loss.