After 11:00 p.m. on Friday, September 18, 2026, a high‑speed pursuit in Mesilla, Nuevo México, ended with a truck overturning and damaging several nearby residences.
Mesilla Marshals observed a pickup truck accelerating from Plaza de Mesilla. The driver turned right from Calle de Parian onto Avenida de Mesilla at a high speed, prompting the marshal to follow.
During the chase, the driver performed a U‑turn and continued north on Avenida de Mesilla, refusing to stop when instructed by the marshal. The pursuit escalated until the driver lost control.
The vehicle crashed, sparking sparks and briefly lifting off the ground before descending. It then turned west onto Calle de Norte, where it came to rest.
The impact caused damage to several residential properties in the area, according to the Mesilla Marshals Office. Authorities indicated the driver was suspected of operating under the influence of alcohol.
No details about the driver’s identity or any injuries were released at the time. The investigation remains ongoing.