Multiple Crashes and Shutdowns on I-40 in Albuquerque Due to Pedestrian Incidents
TL;DR
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Albuquerque were closed for several hours after a crash involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian, 18-year-old Dominic Valencia, was wanted for felony warrants and attempted to cross the eastbound traffic before being hit by an SUV. Valencia was taken to the hospital for treatment of broken bones and other injuries. The Albuquerque police motors unit is investigating the crash.
- I-40 reopens in Albuquerque after crash involving a pedestrian KOAT New Mexico
- APD: Pedestrian injured in crash was wanted on outstanding warrant KOB 4
- Eastbound I-40 shut down at Eubank after driver struck person on highway Albuquerque Journal
- Motorcyclist dies in northeast Albuquerque semi crash KRQE News 13
- Wanted man running into traffic caused I-40 shutdown: APD KRQE News 13
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