BERNALILLO COUNTY, NM - The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office was at the scene of a fatal crash early Sunday morning.
The accident happened on westbound Interstate 40, the BCSO tweeted shortly before 5 a.m. Westbound I-40 near the 182 exit at Sedillo was closed while deputies were investigating. No information was immediately released on the victim.
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
No through traffic was being allowed on I-40 west and traffic was diverted through the area. The sheriff's office issued an update at 9:31 a.m. that all lanes were back open.
As more information becomes available, our Albuquerque car accident lawyer will update this news blog.
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