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.

Auto accident blocks traffic near Graves Park
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to APD Traffic, a crash disrupted traffic at I-40 EB and 6th St NW on Friday. Emergency crews responded to the incident around 6:18 a.m. Officials have not released more details. APD is responding to a crash at I40EB and 6th St @abqfire — APD Traffic…

Wreck reported on NM 104 near Trujillo
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Parnall Law News Team

TRUJILLO, NM – According to NMRoads, a crash was reported on NM 104, 2 miles east of Trujillo, on Thursday. The incident occurred around 8:51 a.m. It is unclear if anyone was hurt in the collision. Emergency crews respond to crash near Tres Piedras TRES PIEDRAS, NM – First responders…

Motorcyclist dies following wreck near Kiva Addition
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KRQE, a motorcyclist died in a crash near Candelaria Rd NE and San Mateo Blvd NE on Wednesday morning. The motorcyclist crashed around 6 a.m. First responders pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene. Following the collision, crews shut down the area so officers could…

Deputies offer reward for info on deadly hit-and-run suspect
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Parnall Law News Team

SANTA FE, NM – According to KOB, the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect who allegedly fled the scene after fatally colliding with a woman on Paseo de Nopal on Oct. 15. Mario Israel Mendez allegedly struck Monique Maes, 43, and two children, ages 8 and…

Driver hits, kills pedestrian in northeast Albuquerque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOAT, a driver fatally collided with a pedestrian at Wyoming Blvd NE and Northeaster Blvd NE on Sunday. The driver of a white Audi was heading north on Wyoming Blvd NE when they hit a pedestrian. First responders pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene….

Alleged impaired driver crashes into building on Isleta Blvd
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOAT, a suspected drunk driver slammed into Elias Law at 111 Isleta Blvd SW on Thursday evening. Mariano Vasquez Martinez, 25, reportedly told officers he had alcoholic beverages before getting behind the wheel. He had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Martinez failed breath tests and…

Multiple people hurt following 6-vehicle crash near Montgomery Park
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOB, multiple people were injured in a six-vehicle collision at San Pedro Drive NE and Comanche Road NE on Monday. The driver of a Honda Civic was speeding when they sideswiped two cars in the right lane at a red light before hitting an Infiniti…

Auto accident blocks traffic on US 64 near Beclabito
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Parnall Law News Team

BECLABITO, NM – According to NMRoads, a crash disrupted traffic on US 64 near mile marker 3 on Wednesday. Emergency crews were called to the scene around 7:41 a.m. Officials have not released more details. Emergency crews respond to crash in Hachita HACHITA, NM – First responders were called to…

Alleged impaired driver strikes, injures firefighter near Interstate Business Park
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOAT, a suspected impaired driver hit a firefighter who was responding to an unrelated crash on I-25 near Comanche Rd NE on Sunday. Rebecca Melchor, 24, allegedly hit the firefighter as he was returning to an ambulance. First responders transported the firefighter to an area…

Wreck reported in North Albuquerque Acres
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Parnall Law News Team

NORTH ALBUQUERQUE ACRES, NM – According to BCSO, a crash was reported at Holbrook St NE & Signal Ave NE on Sunday. The incident happened around 6:39 p.m. It is unclear if anyone was hurt in the collision. #TrafficAlert Holbrook ST is closed on both directions at Signal due to…