MCKINLEY COUNTY, N.M. - The New Mexico State Police investigated a case about 9:40 pm Aug. 24 in which pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on Interstate 40 near mile post 2, west of Gallup, N.M.

The initial investigation indicated a 2019 Volvo Commercial Motor Vehicle was traveling west on Interstate 40. For reasons unknown, Myron G. Chischilly, 56, of Manuelito, N.M., was crossing the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 when he was struck by the CMV. Chischilly was pronounced dead at the scene by the Office of Medical Investigators.

The driver of the CMV, a 31-year-old male of Woodridge, Ill., who will not be named, was not injured. The driver did not appear to be under the influence of alcohol and is not currently facing charges.

This crash remains under investigation and no additional information is available at this time.