Man sentenced for fatal DWI crash that killed two people in Las Cruces

LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – Nicholas Gurrola, 33, pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle and other charges for a DWI crash that killed two people in Las Cruces.

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According to the Third Judicial District Attorney Gerald Byers, Gurrola was driving on December 22, 2022 when his Dodge Caravan drove into oncoming traffic at over 75 mph and hit a Ford Escape head on. Enedina Jo Lara and Remy Sigala were killed in the crash, a third passenger Krystal Rae Lara suffered serious injuries in the crash. Gurrola was nearly twice the legal limit and had no proof of insurance. Judge Driggers sentenced Gurrola to 19 years, with four suspended, for a total of 15 years behind bars.

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