Michael James Massa Death News – Authorities have identified the person who died following a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on North Valley Drive in Las Cruces on Sunday evening.
The crash involved three vehicles and took place shortly after 9 p.m. on the 900 block of North Valley Drive. According to Las Cruces police, officers responded to a call regarding the accident and began investigating the scene.
Traffic investigators revealed that a 2024 black Nissan Armada was driving north on Valley Drive at a high speed when it collided with the rear of a silver Chevrolet Malibu. The impact from the collision sent the Malibu into the southbound lanes, where it sideswiped an orange Ford Mustang. Following this, the Armada went off the road and struck a nearby building.
The driver of the Nissan Armada, later identified as 54-year-old Michael James Massa from Bellflower, California, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Massa was rushed to Mountainview Regional Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead due to injuries sustained in the crash.
In addition to Massa’s death, the driver of the Chevrolet Malibu, along with two passengers in the Ford Mustang, were also taken to the hospital. Fortunately, their injuries were not life-threatening.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with authorities working to determine the cause of the high-speed collision.