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SANTA ROSA, N.M. (AP) — Authorities say an Arkansas man was killed while riding his motorcycle on a New Mexico interstate.

New Mexico State Police say 56-year-old Thomas Farina, of Texarkana, was traveling westbound on Interstate 40 near Santa Rosa shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday when he failed to negotiate a curve.

Police say Farina veered onto the shoulder, where he lost control and crashed.

Farina was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say he was not wearing a helmet.

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