Traffic Accident News in Albuquerque New Mexico
Local traffic accidents, injuries, and lawsuits that take place in New Mexico are listed below. Auto accidents involving motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles are updated daily on this page. Providing accident data helps to inform fellow New Mexicans throughout Albuquerque and greater New Mexico.
The New Mexico Traffic Crash Annual Report contains multi-year data on crash characteristics, driver behavior, and demographics of people in crashes. New Mexico's Department of Transportation reports the top three counties for total crashes are in Bernalillo with 14,038 accidents, Doña Ana with 3,642 accidents, and Sante Fe with 2,428 accidents. Interestingly, 38.4% of the Bernalillo car accidents involved alcohol.
In this section of our website, our Albuquerque injury lawyers at Keller & Keller cover the state's legal news, traffic accident news, and injury news to keep our readers informed and up to date.
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Driver killed, passenger injured in crash on Roswell Relief RouteROSWELL, NM - One person was killed and another injured in a single-vehicle crash in Chaves County last week, according to the New Mexico State Police. The NMSP's initial investigation found that a man was driving a 2004 Honda Civic on the Roswell Relief Route May 8 at about 3:15 p.m. when the Honda went off the roadway at milepost 4. The car traveled across southbound lanes and crashed into a concrete barrier.
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Accident blocks 2 lanes on New Mexico 14 in Bernalillo CountyThe traffic accidents, events, injuries, and lawsuits taking place in New Mexico today could help you learn more about your own personal injury case.
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Crash reported at Dellyne Ave and Valle Vista Dr in NW AlbuquerqueThe traffic accidents, events, injuries, ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Police were responding to the scene of a motor vehicle crash in northwest Albuquerque on Friday morning. ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Police were responding to the scene of a motor vehicle crash in northwest Albuquerque on Friday morning. APD Traffic reported the incident in a tweet at 9:59 a.m. Albuquerque police were dispatched to the accident that occurred in the area of Dellyne Avenue NW and Valle Vista Drive NW.
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Woman pleads guilty in fatal collision on Paseo del NorteALBUQUERQUE, NM - A woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a deadly crash in Albuquerque over two years ago, according to KOB. Authorities said Donna Helgesen was driving a Mazda west on Paseo Del Norte Boulevard near Browning Street on March 12, 2021 when she slammed into the back of a Toyota Prius, causing the Prius to catch fire. The other driver, 62-year-old Rick Rivera, was pronounced dead at the scene while his passenger was seriously injured.
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Man pleads guilty in accident that killed woman in Sunland ParkSUNLAND PARK, NM - Prosecutors in Dona Ana County said a man has pleaded guilty in connection with a fatal multi-vehicle crash that occurred on May 9, 2020. According to a report by KFOX 14, Eric Solis was trying to elude law enforcement authorities as he drove a 2015 Ford Super Duty Truck. Investigators said
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Pecos man dies after pickup truck accident on State Road 50PECOS, NM - The New Mexico State Police said a man was killed when his pickup truck was involved in an accident in San Miguel County early Saturday morning. According to an NMSP news release, the crash occurred on State Road 50 in Pecos at about 12:30 a.m.
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Traffic delayed by crash on I-25 at Big IALBUQUEQUE, NM - A crash occurred Thursday at about noon on I-25 North near the I-40 Westbound Ramp and the Big I interchange, according to a report by NM Roads.
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Crash reported at Indian School Road and Uptown Loop RoadALBUQUERQUE, NM - Police and first responders were at the scene of a vehicle crash in northeast Albuquerque on Wednesday afternoon. According to a report by APD Traffic, the incident happened in the area of Indian School Road NE and Uptown Loop Road NE shortly after 1 p.m.
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Man charged with DUI after crashing into Deming feed storeDEMING, NM - A man is facing charges after crashing into a store in Deming last month, according to a report in the Deming Headlight. Authorities said the 41-year-old Deming man was driving a car April 27 when he slammed into the Mimbres Valley Feed Store on Columbus Road. He was reported to have received medical treatment at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
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1 dead in accident involving vehicle and pedestrian in FarmingtonFARMINGTON, NM - Police in Farmington are investigating a fatal accident that happened on Saturday, reports KOAT. The incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred in the area of West Main Street, and left one person dead. The identity of the victim and the circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately disclosed.
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Suspect in deadly Albuquerque accident ordered to remain in jailJohn Bearden will remain in jail while awaiting trial for a stolen vehicle crash that killed a 10-year-old girl in Albuquerque.
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Man killed in crash in Clovis following police pursuitCLOVIS, NM - Police said a driver attempting to elude authorities was killed in a crash in Clovis last week. KRQE reports the driver, identified as 33-year-old Manuel Delgado, was the subject of a police chase early Thursday that began in Texas and crossed into New Mexico.
