NMSP News:

SANTA FE – At around 10 p.m. Friday, the New Mexico State Police responded to a hit and run crash in which a pedestrian was struck and killed on Highway 14, mile post 43 near the Santa Fe Detention Center.

Officers arrived to find Kevin Michael Poirier, 45, of San Diego, Calif., had been struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Poirier was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Office of the Medical Investigator. 

The investigation indicates Poirier was walking south on Highway 14 and was struck by what investigators believe to be a south bound 2015 Ford pick-up. After striking Poirier, the truck fled the scene. The truck will have front end damage and be missing a mirror.

Anyone who witnessed or has information about this crash, is urged to call NMSP at 505.841.9256 option 0.

This crash remains under investigation by NMSP with assistance from the NMSP Crash Reconstruction Unit.