Fatal Crash
Four Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-40 Near Gallup
Incident record
October 5, 2026
I-40
Gallup, McKinley County, NM
New-mexico
3
Injuries reported
4 fatalities
McKinley County Sheriff's Office
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Four people died in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 40 near Gallup, according to KOB 4.
KOB 4 reports that a commercial truck crossed the median and struck both a passenger car and another truck. The collision caused the commercial truck to catch fire, the outlet reported.
In total, three vehicles were involved in the crash. All four fatalities were confirmed in connection with the incident, though further details about the victims have not been released.
The cause of the median crossing remains unclear, and no additional information about the circumstances leading up to the crash has been made public.
This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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New Mexico accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of injury (NMSA 37-1-8).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (NMSA 41-2-2).)
- Fault rule
- New Mexico uses pure comparative negligence: you can recover even if largely at fault, reduced by your share.
- Citations
- NMSA 37-1-8 (SoL); NMSA 41-2-1 to 41-2-3 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Scott v. Rizzo
- Crash report agency
- New Mexico State Police for state crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise. State reports often via LexisNexis crash portal.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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