96-Year-Old Woman Killed in Crash Near Pojoaque High School [Pojoaque, NM]

Police Investigate Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Near Pojoaque High School

POJOAQUE, NM (May 7, 2026)— A 96-year-old woman died Wednesday afternoon after a two-vehicle crash near Pojoaque High School.

A spokesperson for the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the crash involved two vehicles and resulted in the woman’s death. 

Authorities have not released her name because deputies were still notifying her family.

Following the collision, sheriff’s deputies closed New Mexico Highway 502 in both directions from west of Pojoaque High School to New Mexico Highway 30. 

The closure affected about five miles of roadway and lasted for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.

Officials reopened the highway Wednesday night after crews cleared the scene and investigators completed their initial work.

Authorities have not released additional details about what caused the crash or whether anyone else suffered injuries.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the fatal collision.

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Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased victim. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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