Reynaldo Garcia Dies in Tragic Cerrillos Road Crash [Santa Fe, NM]

Santa Fe, NM (July 21, 2026) — Reynaldo Garcia, a 30-year-old Santa Fe man, died, and another man was hospitalized following an early Monday morning crash at the intersection of Cerrillos Road and St. Michael’s Drive in Santa Fe.

According to New Mexico State Police, Reynaldo Garcia was driving a stolen vehicle when the crash happened. Authorities said the collision happened just minutes after a state police officer had pursued the vehicle.

Garcia died at the scene, while his 28-year-old passenger sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The crash remains under investigation.

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Sweet Lawyers extends its sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of Reynaldo Garcia during this difficult time. We hope they find comfort, strength, and peace as they mourn his tragic passing, and we wish the injured passenger a full and speedy recovery.

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