Tucumcari, NM - Diego Ignacio Castro Serrito Killed in Crash with Semi on I-40

Tucumcari, NM (May 3, 2023) - An 18-year-old was killed following a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in Tucumcari on Monday, May 1. 

The deadly accident was reported on Interstate 40 at around 9:30 p.m. According to local reports, 18-year-old Diego Ignacio Castro Serrito was driving a box truck when he collided with a tractor-trailer. The impact caused Serrito to be ejected from the vehicle and then hit another car 

The victim sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. No additional information has been provided at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly accident is in progress. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Diego Ignacio Castro Serrito at this time.

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