February 20, 2024 – Nationwide Report®
In a motor vehicle accident unfolding just before 2 p.m. on Sunday, officers swiftly responded to reports of a driver traveling in the wrong direction in the vicinity of 98th and Gibson. Despite attempts to halt the vehicle, the driver persisted until colliding with a guardrail and utility box, as relayed by Perdue.
Upon the deployment of an airbag in his vehicle, the driver exited and was promptly apprehended. However, the situation took a dire turn as medical assistance was summoned, with the driver believed to have experienced a medical episode while awaiting aid.
Tragically, Albuquerque Fire Rescue, arriving subsequently, pronounced the man deceased, according to Perdue. A comprehensive inquiry by a multi-agency task force is now underway to unravel the circumstances surrounding this fatal crash.
Source: Abq Journal