Oct 29, 2024
TIJERAS, N.M. (KRQE) – A man is facing homicide charges after an accident in Tijeras back in March. State police found drug paraphernalia in his truck and a dead body on the ground. Body camera video shows what he told police before being arrested. New Mexico State Police (NMSP) pulled up to a crash on Highway 337 in Tijeras back on March 6 but one of the drivers was missing. The officer found the driver of the black truck, identified as Juan Nuñez, walking towards the crash and took him into custody. Charges dropped against former NMSP officer accused of sexual assault The other driver was ejected from his car and died at the scene. When questioned, Nuñez told police he thought he fell asleep. When they searched his truck, NMSP found pipes and burned aluminum foil, associated with drug use. After an officer noticed Nuñez showing signs of intoxication, they decided to question him again. Nuñez told them he stopped before the deadly crash. Nuñez has pleaded not guilty to homicide by vehicle and DUI. He's currently out under the supervision of pretrial services. A trial date has not been set.
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