Driver sought in Carlsbad hit-and-run that killed minibike rider - Parnall Law

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico
Standpipe Road
Incident type
Crash, Hit and run

Summary

Hit And Run Carlsbad New Mexico in Carlsbad, New Mexico: A minibike rider was traveling south on Standpipe Road in Carlsbad when he was struck by a vehicle sometime after 11:30 p.m. on June 7. The rider, 19‐year‐old Trapper James Cearley, was found dead the following morning and police are seeking the driver of a light‐colored Ford flatbed pickup involved in the hit‐and‐run.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Trapper James Cearley Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Driver sought in Carlsbad hit-and-run that killed minibike rider - Parnall Law

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