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Clovis man struck and killed

Staff report

Steve Andrew Lucero, 50, of Clovis was struck and killed about 9:20 p.m. Saturday while walking on U.S. 70 near Curry Road 6, according to Curry County Sheriff Wesley Waller.

Waller said Lucero was found dead on the highway just south of C.R. 6.

Lucero was struck by a pickup driven by 22-year-old Samuel Rice of Portales, who was northbound on U.S. 70, according to a release from the sheriff. Rice remained at the scene and was interviewed by investigators.

Charges aren't anticipated against Rice, according to Waller, who added the investigation continues to determine why Lucero was in the roadway.

 
 

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