BCSO, NMSP investigate crash involving deputy on I-40 EB near Carnuel

BERNALILLO COUNTY, NM — All eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 were blocked Sunday morning near Carnuel after a crash that injured a BCSO deputy, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office.

The collision took place on eastbound I-40 at Exit 170 to New Mexico State Road 333 heading into the city. It was first reported by the sheriff’s office at 7:28 a.m.

Details are limited, but officials indicated that a deputy’s vehicle was hit from the back by another vehicle.

The deputy, who suffered unspecified injuries, was taken to an area hospital but was expected to make a recovery.

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All lanes of eastbound I-40 at Carnuel are closed due to a motor vehicle crash. Expect delays as deputies and NMSP investigate and clear the scene. pic.twitter.com/cr0WBw0Ltc

— BCSO (Sheriff) NM (@BCSONM) October 15, 2023

A section of the eastbound interstate remained closed for nearly two hours during the emergency response and initial investigation, which was conducted by BCSO deputies and New Mexico State Police.

All lanes of I-40 are back open. This crash involved a vehicle crash with a BCSO deputy. The deputy was rear-ended by another vehicle and was transported to the hospital with injuries but expected to be okay. https://t.co/v7cgjVaTiD

— BCSO (Sheriff) NM (@BCSONM) October 15, 2023

No other information has been shared as of this writing.

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