NMSP investigating early morning fatal crash on I-25 and Avenida Cesar Chavez

NMSP investigating early morning fatal crash on I-25 and Avenida Cesar Chavez. The development was reported by KOAT.

NMSP investigating early morning fatal crash: Latest Details

New Mexico State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on I-25 and Avenida Cesar Chavez. At approximately 2:14 a.m. on August 19, NMSP took over a fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash on southbound Interstate 25 near Avenida Cesar Chavez.

The initial investigation indicates a pedestrian was crossing the interstate when they were struck by a southbound vehicle. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. Southbound I-25 was temporarily closed while officers investigated the crash but has since re-opened.

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