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The vehicle became airborne over Murray and then rolled through a business parking lot. The front-seat passenger, 65-year-old Roger Olguin Sr., was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car, 39-year-old Desiree Olguin, was also ejected from the car. She was transported by paramedics to San Juan Regional Medical Center and eventually to UNMH in Albuquerque, where she is being treated. Speed is suspected to be a factor in the crash.

The north and south roads leading to the park are impassable, creating hazardous driving conditions for visitors attempting to reach the park. The park will re-open to visitors on July 27 at 12:00 p.m.

The suspect, later identified as Shawn Thomas, did succumb to his injuries on location. Thomas is a known habitual offender and had previously served time in prison as well as multiple sentences in jail.