An elderly woman passed away following a single vehicle accident in Rio Rancho. She was the only occupant in the vehicle and police continue to investigate the cause. The Rio Rancho Fire Department was passing by at the time of the accident and responded to the crash almost immediately. They noted that at the time of the accident, rocks and debris were thrown on top of their fire truck as it passed.
The vehicle went through a light pole near Unser and Pine Street. Police are unsure if the woman suffered a medical episode that led to the accident.
