Vehicle Rolled Over After Hitting Elk
Mile 182 I-40
Published · Updated
Summary
- A white Ford flatbed truck rolled over after colliding with an elk on I-40 near Tijeras, New Mexico. The driver, who sustained head and arm injuries, was able to exit the vehicle. Emergency responders, including firefighters, are on the scene.
Timeline
The Department of Transportation and animal control are en route to assist with the scene.
Officers are closing the number 1 eastbound lane to manage the scene effectively.
Police confirm remains are spread on the eastbound road, but they don't obstruct traffic.
There are two dead animals on scene: an elk in westbound lanes and another unidentified animal in eastbound lanes.
The elk carcass is located in the number 1 and number 2 lanes.
Police are positioning additional units to block traffic and prevent further vehicle damage.
Police are addressing visibility issues near the debris field to prevent further accidents.
The driver of the work truck is being transported to a medical facility for further treatment.
A semi-truck involved in the incident has split open, spreading cargo across the roadway.
The road will remain closed longer to clear debris. Traffic is being diverted at a nearby exit.
Traffic will be diverted onto the north shoulder once debris is cleared.
The driver of the work truck is reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities are considering additional traffic control to manage the scene effectively.
All westbound lanes are being closed to manage the scene and clear debris.
Firefighters report boxes scattered on the road from the rollover involving a semi.
Firefighters have arrived at the scene of the rollover and are assessing the situation.
The driver of the rolled-over vehicle is reportedly out and bleeding from the head and arms.
Units are en route to the scene.
Police have received a 911 report that a white Ford flatbed rolled over after hitting an elk.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Mile 182 I-40.
The Department of Transportation and animal control are en route to assist with the scene.
Officers are closing the number 1 eastbound lane to manage the scene effectively.
Police confirm remains are spread on the eastbound road, but they don't obstruct traffic.
There are two dead animals on scene: an elk in westbound lanes and another unidentified animal in eastbound lanes.
The elk carcass is located in the number 1 and number 2 lanes.
Police are positioning additional units to block traffic and prevent further vehicle damage.
Police are addressing visibility issues near the debris field to prevent further accidents.
The driver of the work truck is being transported to a medical facility for further treatment.
A semi-truck involved in the incident has split open, spreading cargo across the roadway.
The road will remain closed longer to clear debris. Traffic is being diverted at a nearby exit.
Traffic will be diverted onto the north shoulder once debris is cleared.
The driver of the work truck is reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities are considering additional traffic control to manage the scene effectively.
All westbound lanes are being closed to manage the scene and clear debris.
Firefighters report boxes scattered on the road from the rollover involving a semi.
Firefighters have arrived at the scene of the rollover and are assessing the situation.
The driver of the rolled-over vehicle is reportedly out and bleeding from the head and arms.
Units are en route to the scene.
Police have received a 911 report that a white Ford flatbed rolled over after hitting an elk.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Mile 182 I-40.
The Department of Transportation and animal control are en route to assist with the scene.
Officers are closing the number 1 eastbound lane to manage the scene effectively.
Police confirm remains are spread on the eastbound road, but they don't obstruct traffic.
There are two dead animals on scene: an elk in westbound lanes and another unidentified animal in eastbound lanes.
The elk carcass is located in the number 1 and number 2 lanes.
Police are positioning additional units to block traffic and prevent further vehicle damage.
Police are addressing visibility issues near the debris field to prevent further accidents.
The driver of the work truck is being transported to a medical facility for further treatment.
A semi-truck involved in the incident has split open, spreading cargo across the roadway.
The road will remain closed longer to clear debris. Traffic is being diverted at a nearby exit.
Traffic will be diverted onto the north shoulder once debris is cleared.
The driver of the work truck is reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities are considering additional traffic control to manage the scene effectively.
All westbound lanes are being closed to manage the scene and clear debris.
Firefighters report boxes scattered on the road from the rollover involving a semi.
Firefighters have arrived at the scene of the rollover and are assessing the situation.
The driver of the rolled-over vehicle is reportedly out and bleeding from the head and arms.
Units are en route to the scene.
Police have received a 911 report that a white Ford flatbed rolled over after hitting an elk.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Mile 182 I-40.
The Department of Transportation and animal control are en route to assist with the scene.
Officers are closing the number 1 eastbound lane to manage the scene effectively.
Police confirm remains are spread on the eastbound road, but they don't obstruct traffic.
There are two dead animals on scene: an elk in westbound lanes and another unidentified animal in eastbound lanes.
The elk carcass is located in the number 1 and number 2 lanes.
Police are positioning additional units to block traffic and prevent further vehicle damage.
Police are addressing visibility issues near the debris field to prevent further accidents.
The driver of the work truck is being transported to a medical facility for further treatment.
A semi-truck involved in the incident has split open, spreading cargo across the roadway.
The road will remain closed longer to clear debris. Traffic is being diverted at a nearby exit.
Traffic will be diverted onto the north shoulder once debris is cleared.
The driver of the work truck is reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities are considering additional traffic control to manage the scene effectively.
All westbound lanes are being closed to manage the scene and clear debris.
Firefighters report boxes scattered on the road from the rollover involving a semi.
Firefighters have arrived at the scene of the rollover and are assessing the situation.
The driver of the rolled-over vehicle is reportedly out and bleeding from the head and arms.
Units are en route to the scene.
Police have received a 911 report that a white Ford flatbed rolled over after hitting an elk.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Mile 182 I-40.
The Department of Transportation and animal control are en route to assist with the scene.
Officers are closing the number 1 eastbound lane to manage the scene effectively.
Police confirm remains are spread on the eastbound road, but they don't obstruct traffic.
There are two dead animals on scene: an elk in westbound lanes and another unidentified animal in eastbound lanes.
The elk carcass is located in the number 1 and number 2 lanes.
Police are positioning additional units to block traffic and prevent further vehicle damage.
Police are addressing visibility issues near the debris field to prevent further accidents.
The driver of the work truck is being transported to a medical facility for further treatment.
A semi-truck involved in the incident has split open, spreading cargo across the roadway.
The road will remain closed longer to clear debris. Traffic is being diverted at a nearby exit.
Traffic will be diverted onto the north shoulder once debris is cleared.
The driver of the work truck is reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities are considering additional traffic control to manage the scene effectively.
All westbound lanes are being closed to manage the scene and clear debris.
Firefighters report boxes scattered on the road from the rollover involving a semi.
Firefighters have arrived at the scene of the rollover and are assessing the situation.
The driver of the rolled-over vehicle is reportedly out and bleeding from the head and arms.
Units are en route to the scene.
Police have received a 911 report that a white Ford flatbed rolled over after hitting an elk.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Mile 182 I-40.
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