Fatal crash on I-10 east of Lordsburg

Update (4:28 PM): The highway is now back open.

Update (3:52 PM): New Mexico State Police released the following statement regarding today's crash:

"On December 19, 2025, at approximately 12:16 p.m., a 2023 Honda Accord was traveling westbound on Interstate 10 near milepost 46 when the the vehicle crossed the center median into oncoming traffic and collided with a 2025 Peterbilt commercial motor vehicle, causing the Peterbilt to overturn.

The driver of the Honda Accord was trapped in the vehicle, and New Mexico State Police officers used breaching tools to extricate them. Life-saving efforts were immediately initiated, but unfortunately, the driver succumbed to their injuries at the scene.

At this time, there is no indication that alcohol was a contributing factor to the crash. The investigation is ongoing."

Update (2:26 PM): New Mexico State Police say that at least one person died in the crash.

A spokesperson says that the crash involved a passenger vehicle and a commercial vehicle.

LORDSBURG, New Mexico (KVIA) -- The New Mexico Department of Transportation says that a crash on I-10 East is tying up traffic east of Lordsburg.

One lane of the highway is closed from mile marker 45 to mile marker 46, about 20 miles east of Lordsburg. The passing left lane is open.

ABC-7 will update this article with more information as it becomes available.