Santa Fe, NM – A suspected impaired driver traveling the wrong way on a New Mexico interstate was arrested early this morning after state police intervened before a potentially deadly crash could occur.
According to New Mexico State Police, the incident happened shortly after 7 a.m. when officers responded to reports of a wrong-way driver on the interstate. Authorities said officers quickly located the vehicle and used a PIT maneuver to bring it to a stop, preventing what officials described as a possible head-on collision.
Police allege the driver, identified as 31-year-old Aleni Gonzalez-Adame, was taken into custody at the scene without further incident. She is allegedly facing multiple charges, including aggravated DWI, having a blood alcohol content more than three times the legal limit, reckless driving, wrong-way travel, driving without a license, and operating an unregistered vehicle.
Officials emphasized the seriousness of the situation, noting that wrong-way driving incidents are among the most dangerous scenarios on high-speed roadways. Authorities repeatedly warn that impaired drivers traveling against traffic significantly increase the risk of severe or fatal crashes.
State police said swift action by responding officers allegedly prevented injuries or loss of life in this case. The agency reiterated its ongoing efforts to identify and remove impaired drivers from New Mexico roadways, urging the public to report dangerous driving behaviors immediately.
The investigation remains ongoing, and all charges are allegations at this stage as the case proceeds through the legal system.
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