Posted on Sep 18, 2023

At least 1 dead in accident on Interstate 40 near Gallup

GALLUP, NM - New Mexico State Police were at the scene of a fatal multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 40 last week, according to KOAT.

The incident occurred Wednesday on I-40 west at mile marker 20 in Mentmore near Gallup.  It involved three semi-trailers and another vehicle.  Authorities said at least one person was killed in the wreck.

Westbound traffic was shut down on I-40 while the scene was being cleared and investigated, and traffic was being detoured at mile marker 16.  Further updates will be provided by our Albuquerque truck accident lawyer as more information becomes available regarding the incident.

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