A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle being driven by an on-duty Dona Ana County sheriff's deputy.
Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Kelly Jameson says the deputy was responding to a call in Mesquite when the pedestrian was struck Tuesday evening.
According to the Las Cruces Sun-News, identities of the pedestrian and the deputy have not been released.
Information from: Las Cruces Sun-News.
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