A woman has been arrested in connection with the killing of a man struck by a pickup truck near Bernalillo in September, according to police. Bernalillo Police say the woman arrested is Laura Zamora, accused of killing Daniel Ruiz.
According to KRQE, Zamora is accused of killing Ruiz on Sept. 9. The Rio Rancho Observer identified Zamora as 38 and Ruiz as 49. The Observer reported that a warrant for Zamora's arrest on a charge of first-degree murder was tied to an affidavit filed in the 13th Judicial District Court on Oct. 23, with the alleged attack having occurred on Sept. 9.
Surveillance Footage Allegedly Placed Her Behind the Wheel
Per the Observer's reporting, investigators say surveillance footage captured a black Chevrolet Silverado in the area both before and after Ruiz was struck. The outlet's report states that the footage confirmed Zamora was driving the truck before and after the incident. A witness later confirmed she was driving it on the day Ruiz was struck.
The same report notes that police later located the Silverado at a residence on Sawmill Road, where it was found with extensive damage to its front end, particularly on the passenger side. The truck was reportedly registered to Zamora.
Potential Life Sentence Looms Over the Case
If convicted, the Observer's report states that Zamora could face life in prison. No further details on a plea, court appearance, or any response from Zamora or an attorney representing her have been made available.
