In Loving Memory of David Torrez

In Loving Memory of David Torrez

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. — With profound sorrow and heavy hearts, family, friends, and neighbors are mourning the tragic loss of David Torrez, 52, whose life was taken in a devastating hit-and-run crash along Interstate 40 in Laguna.

According to the New Mexico State Police, the fatal incident occurred on the night of February 15 near mile marker 114 on I-40. What should have been an ordinary evening turned into an unimaginable tragedy, leaving a family shattered and a community searching for answers. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work tirelessly to identify the driver responsible for this heartbreaking crash.

While the search for justice continues, those who loved David are left grappling with an immense and painful void. At 52 years old, David Torrez was a man who had built a life rich with relationships, memories, and meaning. He was more than a name in a report — he was a son, perhaps a brother, a friend, and a cherished member of his community. His presence brought comfort, strength, and familiarity to those who knew him.

David will be remembered for the quiet ways he showed up for others — through steady support, shared laughter, and the simple moments that now feel priceless. The suddenness of his passing has left loved ones struggling to comprehend how quickly everything changed. There are no easy words to ease such sorrow, no explanation that can make sense of such loss.

The tragedy of a hit-and-run carries a unique and painful weight. It not only takes a life but leaves behind unanswered questions and a longing for accountability. As law enforcement continues their investigation, the community stands united in hope that answers will come and that justice will be served in David’s name.

In the midst of grief, however, David’s life is what deserves to be honored. His legacy lives on in the stories shared by those who knew him best — in memories of kindness, resilience, humor, and love. His impact will continue to ripple through the lives he touched, even as his absence is felt every single day.

The Cibola County and Laguna communities have come together in support of David’s family, offering prayers, compassion, and solidarity during this unimaginably difficult time. It is in moments like these that communities reveal their strength — standing shoulder to shoulder, refusing to let a life be forgotten.

In loving memory of David Torrez — may his soul rest in peace, and may his family find comfort in the love that surrounds them. Though his life was taken far too soon, his memory will endure in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.