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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Lane blocked on Paseo Del Norte east following accidentALBUQUERQUE, NM - A motor vehicle accident was affecting traffic for drivers in Albuquerque on Monday morning. According to Total Traffic Albuquerque, the incident was reported at about 8:20 a.m. The crash blocked a lane on Paseo Del Norte eastbound at the on-ramp to Interstate 25 southbound.
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Early-morning crash blocks Paseo Del Norte, I-25 transition rampALBUQUERQUE, NM - An early morning accident on the on-ramp of Paseo Del Norte Eastbound at I-25 Southbound left one lane blocked and caused traffic delays in Albuquerque. According to a report by Total Traffic Albuquerque, the accident occurred at approximately 5:20 AM on Monday, March 20th.
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Woman accused of drunk driving in fatal Otero County wreckOTERO COUNTY, NM - A driver is facing criminal charges in connection with a fatal accident in Otero County earlier this month. According to KRQE, the incident occurred March 5 on U.S. 54 near the border of New Mexico and Texas. A criminal complaint stated that 32-year-old Rebecca Herrera of El Paso was driving on the highway when she crossed over into the opposite lane and crashed into another vehicle head-on, killing the other driver. The victim's identity was not made public.
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Man arrested after crashing into building in RoswellROSWELL, NM - A man was arrested following a car crash in Roswell earlier this month, according to a report in the Roswell Daily Record. Police said 39-year-old Steven Montes crashed into the side of a brick building at 910-A West Hobbs Street March 11 following a high-speed chase. The pursuit began after Montes failed to stop at an intersection and did not stop for an attempted traffic stop, according to police.
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Crews called to rush-hour collision on I-25 near Bobby Foster Rd.ALBUQUERQUE, NM - An accident caused major delays for rush-hour commuters on I-25 near Bobby Foster Road on Friday morning. According to Total Traffic Albuquerque, the accident occurred at approximately 8:00 AM, and details about the cause and severity of the accident are not yet known.
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Pedestrian struck, killed by hit-and-run driver in AlbuquerqueALBUQUERQUE, NM - A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Albuquerque early Friday morning, reports KRQE. Police officers responded to the area of 4th Street and Candelaria Road shortly after midnight. They found the pedestrian dead at the scene in the roadway from injuries suffered in the crash. The victim's identity was not immediately released.
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Rollover accident reported on I-40 east at Unser BoulevardALBUQUERQUE, NM - An accident affected traffic for drivers on Interstate 40 in Albuquerque Friday morning, according to Total Traffic Albuquerque. Albuquerque police reported that a rollover crash had occurred on I-40 eastbound at Unser Boulevard/Exit 154, at 8:50 a.m. The incident caused the left shoulder of the interstate to be blocked while police and emergency crews responded to the scene.
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Ramp onto Interstate 25 shut down following crashALBUQUERQUE, NM - The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office issued a traffic alert to motorists following a crash late Thursday night. The accident occurred on the northbound on-ramp onto Interstate 25 at Broadway Boulevard in Albuquerque, the BCSO said in a tweet at 11:58 p.m.
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Accidents reported on Paradise Boulevard, Coors BoulevardALBUQUERQUE, NM - Police and emergency crews were at the scene of at least two motor vehicle accidents in Albuquerque Thursday morning. The first incident happened on Paradise Boulevard at Eagle Ranch Road NW, and was reported in a tweet by APD Traffic at 9:50 a.m.
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Accident near Cottonwood Mall leaves 1 dead, 1 injuredALBUQUERQUE, NM - Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Coors Bypass Sunday afternoon. According to the Albuquerque Journal, the incident occurred near Cottonwood Mall. One person died at the scene while another person was hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening. No details were released on the circumstances that led to the wreck.
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Motorcycle passenger dies after collision on US 54 in Otero CountyOTERO COUNTY, NM - A motorcycle passenger was killed in an accident in Otero County Monday afternoon, KTSM reports. The incident happened on U.S. 54 near Tularosa, where New Mexico State Police responded to the scene at about 3 p.m. An investigation determined that the driver of a pickup truck heading south on U.S. 54 drifted from their lane and struck the southbound motorcycle.
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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.
