Pedestrian fatally struck by car near Santa Fe is identified

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico State Police have released the name of a pedestrian who was killed north of Santa Fe. They say officers were called to the scene around 3 a.m. Saturday to the area of U.S. 84/285. Police say their initial investigation indicates a vehicle struck a pedestrian walking in the middle of the roadway. They say 29-year-old Eldon Enjady, of Mescalero, sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken for treatment to a hospital. The name of the driver wasn't immediately released. State Police say the crash remains under investigation.