Sheriff John Allen explains what happened when deputy died during traffic stop

CNN Newsource on February 24, 2026

Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen held an emotional press conference early Tuesday morning following the death of a deputy during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near Albuquerque.

By Vincent Rodriguez

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    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KOAT) — Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen held an emotional press conference early Tuesday morning following the death of a deputy during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near Albuquerque.

Sheriff Allen identified the deputy as Sgt. Michael Schlattman.

Schlattman was conducting a traffic stop on I-40 when a semi-truck hit the rear of his patrol unit and pinned him underneath.

Sheriff Allen says Schlattman died at the scene.

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