SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The driver of a City of Santa Fe vehicle hit and killed a person sitting on a bench outside the Santa Fe Place Mall Monday, police announced Tuesday. The driver of the Honda Civic told police that they put the vehicle in drive, instead of reverse, and pressed the gas p edal, causing the vehicle to drive over the curb, according to the Santa Fe Police Department. Albuquerque police sergeant placed on leave in connection to DWI Unit scandal The vehicle hit the bench, and the male individual who was sitting on it died at the scene, police said. The crash happened in the Transit Transportation Area of the Santa Fe Place Mall parking lot around 4:35 p.m. Transit bus schedules are not being affected at this time. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has a video of the incident is asked to contact Crash Investigator Julian Martinez at 505 955-5402. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. ...read more read less