Farmington Motorcycle Rider Killed after Striking Deer on US 550

Monday, May 11, 2020 at 3:04 PM

From NM State Police

Monday, May 11, 2020

On May 10, 2020 at about 9:02 p.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal motorcycle crash on U.S. Route 550, near mile post 104, by Counselor, NM.

The initial investigation indicated a 1990 Harley Davidson Motorcycle, driven by Ronald Martinez (59) of Farmington, NM, was traveling north in the left lane on U.S. Route 550 when his motorcycle struck a deer that had ran across the roadway. Martinez who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle. Martinez sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Office of Medical Investigator.

Alcohol does not appear to have been a contributing factor in the crash. No additional information is available.

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