One Dead After Crash on I-40 Near Eubank; Lane Closures and Delays Reported

Albuquerque –

Just before 3:30 PM, officers with the Albuquerque Police Department responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on I-40 eastbound near Eubank.

At least one occupant suffered life-threatening injuries. First responders performed CPR at the scene as emergency crews worked to provide additional medical aid.

APD officers and Police Service Aides have closed northbound Eubank Blvd at Copper Ave. It is presently unknown if southbound Eubank is closed, but we are working to gather information.

APD has requested assistance from the New Mexico State Police and may close eastbound Interstate 40 at Wyoming Blvd as officers continue to investigate.

According to NMDOT/NMRoads, the right lane and right shoulder of eastbound I-40 at Eubank remains closed. Motorists should expect significant delays in the area and are encouraged to use alternate routes. Road closures are subject to change as the investigation expands.

Drivers are advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes.

UPDATE @4:22 PM:

After publication, officers closed Interstate 40 eastbound at Wyoming. The person injured in the crash later died from their injuries while being transported to a local hospital.

While on scene, we observed officers closing Eubank over I-40 and Interstate 40 eastbound at Wyoming, with traffic exiting onto Wyoming.

UPDATE @4:35 PM:

Officers are reopening Interstate 40 eastbound at Wyoming, though the right two lanes approaching Eubank and the Eubank off-ramp will remain closed during the investigation.

UPDATE @5:11 PM:

There is a crash on interstate 40 eastbound near Carlisle which involves the closure of the center lane.