Santa Fe man charged for driving recklessly, hitting other drivers

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Santa Fe man is behind bars after police said he was trying to force other vehicles off the road.

Police received calls of a driver of a silver Nissan Altima, possibly armed, swerving in and out of lanes, and hitting the rear bumper of the black truck.

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Officers reported another driver had crashed into and fought with the other driver.

The suspected driver was identified as 22-year-old Denilson Pacheco-Sanchez.

Pacheco-Sanchez is charged with reckless driving, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and driving under the influence.

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