Big Rig Driver Dies in Accident on 40 Freeway Near Milepost 109 [Laguna, NM]

Driver Killed After Two Semi-Trucks Collide in Laguna Accident on 40 Freeway

 
LAGUNA, NM (September 10, 2020) — A Fresno California man died after two semi-trucks collided in an accident on 40 Freeway near Milepost 109.
 
According to New Mexico State Police, a 2014 Kenworth CMV and a 2001 Freightliner CMV, both traveling east, collided.
 
Inferring from evidence at the scene, detectives believe the Kenworth driver failed to slow down behind slow traffic and rear-ended the Freightliner.
 
As a result of the crash, the 53-year-old Fresno man operating the Kenworth sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
 
The 26-year-old Freightliner driver from Lynwood, Calif. escaped harm.
 
At this time, the incident remains under investigation and anyone with information should call the New Mexico State Police.

We would like to extend our condolences to the bereaved family and friends of the victim.

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