The initial investigation indicated a 2011 Kenworth CMV, driven by Timothy J. Broccolo (36) of Farmington, NM, was traveling south on U.S. 550 when one of the vehicle’s left tire sustained a blowout. The CMV crossed over the northbound lanes where it left the roadway, struck a guardrail, and rolled. Broccolo who was not wearing a seatbelt was ejected. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Office of Medical Investigator.
From NM State Police
Monday, December 5, 2022
On December 3, 2022, at approximately 6:47 a.m., the New Mexico State Police investigated a single Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) fatal rollover crash on U.S. 550 near milepost 105, by Counselor, NM.
The initial investigation indicated a 2011 Kenworth CMV, driven by Timothy J. Broccolo (36) of Farmington, NM, was traveling south on U.S. 550 when one of the vehicle’s left tire sustained a blowout. The CMV crossed over the northbound lanes where it left the roadway, struck a guardrail, and rolled. Broccolo who was not wearing a seatbelt was ejected. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Office of Medical Investigator.
Alcohol does not appear to be a contributing factor and seat belts appear to have not been utilized. This crash is under investigation by the New Mexico State Police.
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