KIRTLAND, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State Police say two people have been killed and two others injured in a crash involving an SUV and a semi-truck in Kirtland.
The fatal crash occurred about 1:45 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of U.S. 64 and County Road 6500.
State Police say alcohol use appears to be a factor in the crash, which is under investigation.
They say the big rig was slowing while approaching a red light at the intersection when it was struck from behind by the SUV.
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State Police say there were no signs of skid marks or braking before impact.
They say 34-year-old Dannon Jim and 11-year-old Shynoah Jim both were declared dead at the scene of the crash.
Two other family members were airlifted to an Albuquerque hospital with critical injuries.