Santa Fe man charged after crash sends 2 children to hospital
Nov 15, 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Santa Fe authorities have arrested a man suspected of driving under the influence, crashing, and injuring children.
The Santa Fe Police Department said on Friday, a two-vehicle crash happened at the Rodeo Roand and Falisteo Road intersection. Two young children were taken to the hospital; one is in critical, but stable, condition.
Police believe the victim's vehicle was heading west when a different vehicle was trying to turn right from Rodeo Road onto Galisteo Road and crashed. Witnesses told authorities the suspect's vehicle was recklessly driving before the collision.
Authorities identified the suspect as Dylan Ortinz-Delgado, 36, of Santa Fe. He was apprehended and reportedly tried to disarm an officer during the interaction.
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Ortiz-Delgado was arrested later and has been charged with driving under the influence, attempting to disarm a police officer, and reckless driving.
Officials noted Ortiz-Delgado has violated traffic laws before, and he's also had previous arrest warrants for failing to appear in traffic court.
If anyone has extra evidence, such as a witness account or video of the incident, they're asked to call police at 505-428-3710.