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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Officers respond to collision on Comanche Rd. in NE AlbuquerqueALBUQUERQUE, NM - First responders in the Loma Del Ray area were called to the scene of a collision on Comanche Road Tuesday morning. According to a report by the APD, the crash took place shortly after 10 a.m. near the intersection with Tramway Boulevard Northeast. The APD and Albuquerque Fire Department are working together to investigate the cause of the crash and ensure the safety of those involved. As more information becomes available, updates will be provided by local authorities.
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Man arrested following Albuquerque crash with kids in carALBUQUERQUE, NM - A man is facing charges after police said he crashed in Albuquerque last week with his children in the car, according to KRQE. Police said Isaiah Vasquez was driving south on 2nd Street Wednesday at about 12:30 p.m. when he fishtailed and crashed into a barrier adjacent to Interstate 40. Witnesses reported seeing a man, a woman and two children run from the scene.
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Woman injured when fleeing driver hits her vehicle in Santa FeSANTA FE, NM – A police pursuit suspect crashed into an SUV in Santa Fe on Sunday, critically injuring the driver, per the Santa Fe New Mexican.
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Accident blocks lanes on I-25 northbound in AlbuquerqueALBUQUERQUE, NM - The New Mexico Department of Transportation reported an accident that was affecting traffic for drivers in Albuquerque on Wednesday morning. The crash happened on Interstate 25 northbound at Coal Avenue/Exit 224, according to a tweet from Total Traffic Albuquerque shortly before 10 a.m.
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Pickup truck crashes in Las Cruces following pursuitLAS CRUCES, NM – A pickup truck crashed in Las Cruces Tuesday morning after a Texas pursuit led into New Mexico, per KFOX.
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Woman killed in crash on I-25 after swerving to avoid water heaterALBUQUERQUE, NM - A driver was killed in a collision with another vehicle on Interstate 25 Sunday morning, according to a news release from New Mexico State Police. A State Police officer responded to the scene on I-25 north at Montano Road at about 8 a.m. An investigation determined that the driver of a 2002 Buick Century was headed north when she encountered a water heater laying in the roadway.
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Man sentenced for crash that injured Albuquerque police officerMan sentenced for crash that injured Albuquerque police officer - NEWS
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Rollover accident blocks lanes on I-40 in Sedillo Hill areaBERNALILLO COUNTY, NM - The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office issued a traffic alert Saturday night due to a rollover accident on Interstate 40. Deputies responded to the scene on eastbound I-40 between mile marker 182 and 183 in Sedillo Hill, the BCSO said in a tweet shortly after 9:30 p.m. The sheriff's office said both occupants of the vehicle were being evaluated and no life threatening injuries were reported.
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Pedestrian struck, killed in Albuquerque hit-and-runALBUQUERQUE, NM - Police in Albuquerque are investigating a hit-and-run incident that killed a pedestrian Friday night, reports the Albuquerque Journal. The accident happened on Zuni Road SE in the vicinity of Dallas Street in the International District just before midnight. Police said the pedestrian was in the roadway and was hit by a westbound sedan. The victim was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital.
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Multiple lanes blocked by crash on I-25 near Jefferson St.BERNALILO, NM - An accident on Interstate 25 Southbound near Jefferson Street in Bernalillo has caused major traffic delays on Thursday morning. According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, the accident occurred at around 10:00 am and has resulted in two middle lanes being blocked. The cause of the accident is still unknown, and it is unclear how many vehicles were involved.
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First responders called to rollover crash in Albuquerque's South ValleyALBUQUERQUE, NM - Emergency crews in southeast Albuquerque were called to the scene of a rollover collision early Friday. According to a report by Total Traffic Albuquerque, the incident took place at about 6:45 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of Rio Bravo Boulevard, near the intersection with Broadway Boulevard.
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Man arrested after Albuquerque police chase ends in crashALBUQUERQUE, NM - A man was arrested after a police chase ended with a crash in northwest Albuquerque last week. According to a report by KRQE, the incident began in the area of Menaul Boulevard and 2nd Street at about 8:30 p.m. March 3. A criminal complaint stated that an Albuquerque police tried to pull over Colt Dalton after he sped through a red light, but that Dalton took off in his vehicle. He allegedly sped through another red light at 6th Street as police pursued him.
