New Mexico

Family Killed in Accident at I-40 in McKinley County, NM

Published on: July 8, 2021

Date of Accident
June 25, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-40, Albuquerque, McKinley County, NM, USA

What Happened

McKinley County Sheriff's Office are investigating a crash that killed a family of three at I-40 in McKinley County, NM on June 25th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 10:30 p.m. Two semi-trucks and three passenger cars collided as one of the semi-trucks failed to slow down for traffic. It struck the rear of a passenger vehicle, occupied by a family of three, pushing it into the rear of a minivan. The minivan was pushed into another passenger car. The family of three suffered fatal injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New Mexico State Police
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-40
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Two semi-trucks and three passenger cars collided under unclear circumstances

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