by: Mikayla Holmes
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PORTALES, N.M.– The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release it was investigating a fatal hit-and-run.
According to the release, the crash happened on Highway 70 and South Roosevelt Road P around 2:20 p.m. on Friday and involved a motorcycle. RCSO said the motorcyclist passed away later that night.
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A witness said they saw ” a newer model 4-door pickup (possibly a Ford) with a chrome bumper, pulling a single axle trailer with black metal sidewalls.”
RCSO encouraged anyone with information to contact at 575-356-4408 or Portales Dispatch at 575-356-4404.
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