LAPD NEWS RELEASE

This morning, February 27, 2024, Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) responded to a 9-1-1 call received by the LAPD Consolidated Dispatch Center reporting a three-car accident on NM 501/E. Jemez Road (Truck Route) near mile marker 7. LAPD officers arrived on the scene a few minutes later at 7:27 a.m., followed by Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD). Police officers closed the Truck Route for several hours for accident response, clean-up, and investigation efforts.

LAFD immediately treated three patients involved in the crash. The seriousness of the injuries required immediate transport of all three individuals to the Los Alamos Medical Center. Two of the individuals, a 22-year-old female from White Rock, and a 33-year-old male from White Rock were airlifted to Christus St. Vincent Hospital for further treatment. The third individual, a 44 year-old male from Santa Fe, sadly succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the Los Alamos Medical Center.

“Our department sends our deepest condolences to the families and individuals affected by this incident,” LAPD Cmdr. Daniel Roberts stated. “We strongly encourage commuters to adhere strictly to traffic regulations and exercise caution while traveling to and from work.”

The accident is still under investigation by LAPD’s crash team. The Truck Route was closed until approximately 1:45 p.m., allowing first responders to focus on medical treatment and transportation for the patients, as well as providing the crash team time to document the scene properly and the safe removal of the vehicles.

“We thank the community for their patience as the road closure was necessary to ensure safety and proper documentation of the scene,” shared Roberts.