Single Vehicle Fatal Crash on NM Highway 120 in Mora County
Mora County, NM – New Mexico State Police investigated a one vehicle fatal crash on NM Highway 120 near mile post 46, east of Wagon Mound, NM on Monday, January 28, 2019 at about 3:29 p.m.
The initial investigation indicated a 2007 GMC pick-up, driven by John W. Hanson (70) of Roy, NM was traveling on NM Highway 120. The GMC began to slide on a snow pack and icy road. The GMC left the roadway, crashed into an embankment and overturned.
The driver of the GMC, John Hanson sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Office of Medical Investigator. The passenger was transported to a local Hospital with unknown injuries.
Weather was a contributing factor in the crash, alcohol was not involved, and seat belts appear to have not been properly used. No other additional information is currently available.
