Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, New Mexico
End of Watch: Monday, February 23, 2026
Sergeant Michael Schlattman was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 near Carnuel.
Around 5:00 p.m., Sergeant Schlattman had pulled over a vehicle near mile marker 170. While he was outside of his patrol vehicle, a semi-truck hit his vehicle, pinning him between the two vehicles. Sergeant Schlattman died at the scene.
The driver was injured and released.
Sergeant Schlattman had served with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office for over 13 years. Survivors include his wife.