Died in jail or a lockup
Kevin Michael Poirier
Kevin Michael Poirier was struck on N.M. 14 next to the Santa Fe County jail in March 2020, a little more than an hour after being released from the jail, according to reports cited by the Santa Fe New Mexican. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died of his injuries. The driver drove off after the crash, and state police were not able to identify them. Kevin's death was included in the reporting as a case in which a person died shortly after leaving jail custody.
Cause of death, as reported: Died in an accident. Reports cited by The New Mexican say a driver struck him on N.M. 14 near the Santa Fe County jail and drove off, and he died at a local hospital from his injuries.
Reported by: The New Mexican, citing reports (reporters).