Details released after fatal eastbound I-40 crash in ABQ

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – All lanes of eastbound I-40 at mile marker 158 to 159 near the Big I in Albuquerque were shut down for several hours because of a fatal crash Friday night.

The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) said Chamar Gallegos, 26, of Albuquerque, was heading east on I-40. Traffic started to slow near the Big I interchange, and Gallegos’ vehicle didn’t slow down.

The vehicle hit the back of an SUV, causing a chain reaction of collisions. Five vehicles were involved.

Gallegos was fatally injured, and police believe she wasn’t wearing a seatbelt properly.

No other injuries were reported, and NMSP doesn’t suspect alcohol was a factor. They are still investigating.

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