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David Leyva, a Jersey Mike's franchise owner, died in a single-car rollover crash in Mesilla, New Mexico, early Saturday. The investigation revealed that Leyva was driving at high speed without a seatbelt when the vehicle hit a curb and rolled over multiple times. Despite life-saving efforts, he succumbed to his injuries in the ambulance.
David Leyva, a franchisee of Jersey Mike's with businesses in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, died in a single-car rollover crash in Mesilla, New Mexico, early Saturday morning. Deputies from the Mesilla Marshals Office responded to a 911 call around 2:30 a.m. and discovered Leyva's white BMW near a water fountain in a town park. The investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling at high speed south on Calle De Paso when it struck a curb, became airborne, and rolled over three times before landing upright. Leyva was found to be the sole occupant of the vehicle and was not wearing a seatbelt. Despite attempts at life-saving measures, he died in the ambulance en route to the hospital. His body has been sent to the Albuquerque Office of Medical Examiners for a toxicology report, which will be forwarded to the traffic investigator. Leyva's tragic death highlights the dangers of high-speed driving and the importance of seatbelt use. The local community mourns the loss of a business owner who contributed to the area's economy.