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Michael Schlattman
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : White
Date : 02/23/2026
Location : Interstate 40 near mile marker 170
City : Albuquerque
County : Bernalillo County
State : New Mexico
Agency : Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed in the line of duty during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 02/23/2026, Sgt. Michael Schlattman of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near mile marker 170 east of Albuquerque when a semi truck struck the rear of his patrol vehicle and pinned him underneath. He died from injuries sustained in the collision while performing his duties on the highway.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koat.com/article/bernalillo-county-deputy-killed-traffic-stop-i-40-albuquerque/70477967
https://www.kob.com/news/top-news/bcso-sergeant-killed-in-crash-during-traffic-stop-i-40-closed-at-carnuel/
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/bcso-sergeant-killed-in-crash-on-i-40/
