State troopers shut down all westbound lanes of Interstate 40 after a person was struck and killed by a vehicle Monday.
Police and medics received alerts from the accident at around 7:30 p.m. All lanes were closed until around 11 p.m.
Officials are continuing an investigation into the tragic occurrence.
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