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.

Pedestrian dies following crash on Central Ave in South Los Altos area
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — One person died Tuesday afternoon following a pedestrian collision in east Albuquerque’s South Los Altos neighborhood, reports KRQE. The accident happened at the intersection of Central Avenue and Garcia Street. It was first reported by KRQE at 4:40 p.m. As of this writing, the Albuquerque Police Department…

Passenger dies after head-on crash involving DWI suspect in NE Albuquerque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A two-vehicle wreck involving a DWI suspect early Sunday in northeast Albuquerque has claimed the life of a passenger, according to KOAT. Albuquerque Police said the fatal accident took place on a stretch of Paseo Del Norte Boulevard Northeast near the Interstate 25 southbound entrance ramp. Officers…

DWI suspect arrested following pursuit, crash near Pojoaque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A 30-year-old Santa Fe resident was taken into custody Thursday after a police pursuit and crash near east Pojoaque, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. The accident occurred at the intersection of Camino Del Rincon and Calle Estrella. Preliminary details indicate SFCSO deputies were initially…

Pedestrian found deceased following crash on Coors Blvd in NW Albuquerque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — One person died Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle near St. Pius X. High School in northwest Albuquerque, reports KRQE. Albuquerque Police responded to the scene at Coors Boulevard Northwest and St. Josephs Drive Northwest at around 12:00 a.m. Very few details have been provided,…

Driver arrested following rollover crash on US-84/285 near Pojoaque
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Parnall Law News Team

SANTA FE COUNTY, NM — A 48-year-old man with a valid warrant for his arrest was taken into custody Tuesday after a rollover crash on U.S. Route 84/285 near north Pojoaque, reports the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. The accident happened at mile marker 183, just south of the Santa…

Man dies after alleged intentional crash near NW Albuquerque dog park
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A man lost his life last Friday, January 12, after being struck by a vehicle during a physical confrontation in northwest Albuquerque, reports KOAT. Albuquerque Police said the incident occurred near the Santa Fe Village Dog Park, off of Bogart Street Northwest, at about 11:00 p.m. Preliminary…

Property damage reported after crash at downtown Albuquerque tattoo shop
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A truck crashed into a downtown Albuquerque tattoo business on New Year’s Day, causing significant property damage, reports KRQE. The accident happened at Happy Tattoo, located at the corner of Lomas Boulevard and Sixth Street, at about 10:00 p.m. While it’s unclear what caused the driver to…

UPDATE: 45 vehicles involved in pileup that claimed driver’s life near Santa Rosa
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Parnall Law News Team

GUADALUPE COUNTY, NM — Authorities have identified the driver who died following a major chain-reaction crash Monday morning east of Santa Rosa, according to KOB4. The accident was reported on westbound Interstate 40 approaching Exit 291 to Cuervo. Shortly before 11:00 a.m., all westbound traffic in the area came to…

Pedestrian hit, critically hurt by APD vehicle in west Albuquerque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A woman is in critical condition after being struck by an APD vehicle Wednesday night in west Albuquerque, according to KRQE. The incident occurred at the intersection of 98th Street Northwest and Central Avenue Southwest, in the city’s Westland Row area. It was first reported by KRQE…

UPDATE: Multi-vehicle wreck on I-40 near Santa Rosa claims 1 life
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Parnall Law News Team

GUADALUPE COUNTY, NM — Authorities have confirmed at least one fatality following a multi-vehicle accident that occurred Monday, east of Santa Rosa, reports KOAT. The crash happened on westbound Interstate 40 at mile marker 291, near Cuervo. An investigation remains underway, but New Mexico State Police indicated that a number…