Taos, NM (KKOB) – New Mexico State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving members of the Taos County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say the incident happened Friday night around 10:25 along State Road 518, as deputies were searching for a reckless driver. According to investigators, one deputy driving a marked pickup truck attempted to turn into a dirt driveway near the 7200 block of the highway. At that time, Sergeant Joseph Apodaca, who was operating a department-issued motorcycle, collided with the driver’s side of the truck. Apodaca suffered critical injuries in the crash and was later pronounced dead by the Office of the Medical Investigator. Authorities have not released additional details about what may have led to the collision.
New Mexico State Police say the investigation remains active as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
