BCSO called to fatal crash involving semi on I-40 near east Tijeras

BERNALILLO COUNTY, NM — At least one person died early Sunday after a two-vehicle wreck on Interstate 40 near east Tijeras, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.

The fatal accident occurred on the westbound lanes approaching the exit to Sedillo Hill Road (New Mexico State Road 306). It was first reported by the BCSO at 2:55 a.m.

Details remain limited at this time, but preliminary details show a semi-truck and another vehicle collided.

Bernalillo County deputies had a section of the westbound interstate shut down during an initial investigation. All westbound traffic was forced to divert.

Westbound I -40 near the 182 exit (Sedillo hill) is currently closed. Deputies are investigating a fatal crash on the interstate. Please be advised traffic is being diverted and no through traffic is allowed on westbound I-40 in the area. pic.twitter.com/VSAezQwfGn

— BCSO (Sheriff) NM (@BCSONM) April 30, 2023

As of this writing, authorities have not confirmed the number of people killed or reported any other serious injuries.

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