Nancy Caro-Chavez dies in fatal Roswell hit-and-run crash
Fatal Roswell hit-and-run death of Nancy Caro-Chavez – Obituary
A man is now facing multiple charges following his arrest in connection with a deadly hit-and-run incident.
The tragic accident occurred when a pedestrian was struck near downtown Roswell. Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly after 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 21.
The Roswell Police Department has named the victim as 49-year-old Nancy Caro-Chavez. Authorities reported that she was attempting to cross Main Street when the accident happened, and she tragically passed away.
Officers apprehended the driver of the vehicle involved shortly after the collision. The driver, identified as 25-year-old Santiago Hernandez from Roswell, was found to be under the influence following sobriety tests and a breath-alcohol analysis.
Hernandez now faces charges including vehicular homicide, aggravated DWI, reckless driving, and operating a vehicle without a license. He has been booked into the Chaves County Detention Center.
The investigation into the fatal accident is ongoing, with the state Office of the Medical Investigator also reviewing the circumstances surrounding Caro-Chavez’s death.
Fatal Roswell hit-and-run death of Nancy Caro-Chavez – Obituary A man is now facing multiple charges following his arrest in connection with a deadly hit-and-run incident. The tragic accident occurred when a pedestrian was struck near downtown Roswell. Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly after 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 21. The Roswell Police…
Fatal Roswell hit-and-run death of Nancy Caro-Chavez – Obituary A man is now facing multiple charges following his arrest in connection with a deadly hit-and-run incident. The tragic accident occurred when a pedestrian was struck near downtown Roswell. Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly after 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 21. The Roswell Police…