Recent News for Accidents 
in Albuquerque

With a population of over half a million people, Albuquerque is the most populous city in New Mexico and the 32nd most populous city in the United States. According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation, a collision occurred every 27 minutes in Bernalillo County in 2019. Statewide, more than 20,000 people were injured and nearly 500 were killed.

The Albuquerque car accident lawyers at Parnall Law Firm, are here to keep you informed about collisions in our city and are here to provide knowledgeable counsel and aggressive representation to those who’ve been injured. Read more here and contact us for a free consultation if you’ve been hurt in a crash that was not your fault.

Hit-and-run driver fatally collides with off-duty APD officer
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Parnall Law News Team

SOUTH VALLEY, NM – According to KOB, a hit-and-run driver struck and killed an off-duty APD officer near Coors Blvd SW and Chapulin Rd SW on Wednesday. Bianca Quintana was walking when the driver hit her around 1 a.m. Following the collision, the driver fled the scene. The Bernalillo County…

Wreck reported on US 70 near Roswell
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Parnall Law News Team

ROSWELL, NM – According to NMRoads, a crash was reported on US 70, nine miles east of Roswell, on Wednesday. The incident happened around 9:21 a.m. It is unclear if anyone was hurt in the collision. Emergency crews respond to crash near Sunset Memorial Park ALBUQUERQUE, NM – First responders…

Crash closes section of I-40 near Los Altos Park
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOAT, a part of I-40 WB near Eubank Blvd NE was closed due to a wreck on Tuesday. The crash happened around 5 a.m. It caused traffic to back up to Juan Tablo Blvd. Emergency crews had the area reopened at 7 a.m. It is…

Officials ID victim of fatal deputy-involved crash in North Valley
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Parnall Law News Team

NORTH VALLEY, NM – According to KOB, officials have released the name of the woman who died in a crash involving a Bernalillo County deputy that occurred near Alameda Rd NE and Edith Blvd NE on Wednesday. A deputy driving a marked BCSO Ford Explorer was following Alexandria Gerad’s silver…

Man pleads guilty for crash that killed 10-year-old girl near Jack and Jill Park
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOAT, a man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a fatal crash at San Pedro Dr SE and Bell Ave SE on March 27, 2023, that killed a 10-year-old girl. John Bearden Jr. stole a maroon Chevy SUV with New Mexico Government plates…

Mercedes driver strikes, kills pedestrian near Eagle Ranch
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KRQE, a driver fatally collided with a pedestrian near Coors Blvd NW and Irving Blvd NW on Wednesday night. A person driving a black Mercedes was heading north on Coors Blvd NW when they hit the victim as they were walking across the street. Rescue…

BCSO deputy fatally collides with sedan in North Valley
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Parnall Law News Team

NORTH VALLEY, NM – According to KOB, a BCSO deputy was involved in a deadly collision at Alameda Rd NE and Edith Blvd NE on Wednesday. A deputy driving a marked BCSO Ford Explorer was following a silver Honda Accord because they thought it was suspicious. The Accord driver braked-checked…

Auto accident clogs traffic near Uptown Albuquerque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOB, a wreck snarled traffic at I-40 WB and Louisiana Blvd NE on Tuesday. The incident was reported around 5:54 a.m. Officials have not released details on the cause of the crash or if anyone was hurt in the incident. Emergency crews respond to wreck…

Police investigate deadly wreck near Conchas Park
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KRQE, authorities are investigating a fatal crash that happened near Menaul Blvd NE and Eubank Blvd NE on Sunday. A driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle. The driver of the vehicle that was struck was ejected from the vehicle. Rescue crews…

Motorcycle crash reported on I-25 in South Valley
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Parnall Law News Team

SOUTH VALLEY, NM – According to BCSO, a motorcycle collision was reported on I-25 on Thursday. The incident happened around 6:46 p.m. It is unclear if anyone was hurt in the crash. Deputies are on scene of a motor vehicle crash on southbound I-24 near the 214 exit (south of…