The Las Cruces Police Department reports that a man is in custody in connection to a fatal collision on Friday. According to LCPD, 22-year-old Alan Leyva-Vasquez was arrested.

Around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Leyva-Vasquez allegedly reversed a Chevrolet Suburban into a room at the Imperial Sky Motel at 1865 West Picacho Avenue, according to authorities.

Police say a 59-year-old man inside the room suffered minor injuries. A 55-year-old woman, Kari J. Scholin, succumbed to her injuries. LCPD says the 22-year-old was the only occupant of the vehicle, remained at the scene, and cooperated with police.