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Las Cruces Man Killed In U.S. 70 Crash

State police have released the identity of a pickup truck driver killed in a crash in Las Cruces.

Authorities say 36-year-old Jaime Mancha, of Las Cruces, suffered fatal injuries in the Thursday crash.

According to investigators, Mancha's vehicle was traveling westbound on US 70 when it struck a guardrail.

The pickup rolled down an embankment.

No other vehicles were involved.

Police do not believe alcohol as a factor.

The accident remains under investigation.

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