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May 24, 2013

DANGEROUS TRUCKER * USA

* New Mexico - Long-haul trucker ordered out of service following DWI crash

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Santa Fe,NM,USA -Land Line -22 May 2013: -- A New Mexico-based long hauler has been declared an imminent hazard after being charged with driving while intoxicated following a crash last month... The driver, 55-year-old Bobby Cleveland of Prewitt, NM, was operating a 2,400-gallon propane tanker truck in McKinley County, NM, when the vehicle overturned, resulting in the release of hazardous material and the temporary closure of Interstate 40... Based on the investigation of officers on scene, it appears as if Cleveland was traveling on SR 122 at a fast rate of speed. He lost control of the truck, which was filled with propane at the time. Upon crashing, the tank sustained a small leak... This resulted in Interstate 40, both east and west directions, being shut down for an hour while a hazmat officer evaluated the scene. State Route 122 as well as the Burlington Northern Santa Fe train tracks were also shut down... Officers also noticed empty containers of an alcoholic beverage at the crash scene. A DWI investigation was conducted, and Cleveland was arrested for DWI. He was also charged with careless driving and open container...

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