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.

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…

DUI suspect arrested following crash on NM-4 in Los Alamos
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Parnall Law News Team

SANTA FE COUNTY, NM — A 53-year-old driver was arrested for suspected impairment last Friday, January 5, following a single-vehicle wreck in east Los Alamos, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the incident occurred on New Mexico State Road 4, at the intersection with NM-502. Preliminary…

Multi-vehicle wreck reported on I-40 in NE Guadalupe County
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Parnall Law News Team

GUADALUPE COUNTY, NM — New Mexico State Police responded to a crash involving several vehicles late Monday morning on Interstate 40 in Cuervo, according to KRQE. The accident was reported on the westbound lanes of I-40 at milepost 291, some time before 12:00 p.m. Shortly after, NMSP had part of…

NMSP responds to multi-CMV wreck on I-40 near Continental Divide
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Parnall Law News Team

MCKINLEY COUNTY, NM — Several commercial motor vehicles were involved in a crash Friday morning on Interstate 40 near Continental Divide, according to New Mexico State Police. The accident was reported on the eastbound lanes at mile marker 47, in an area between Grants and Gallup. It was first reported…

Commercial vehicle wreck closes lane on I-25 NB near Glorieta
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Parnall Law News Team

SANTA FE COUNTY, NM — Emergency crews were dispatched to a commercial vehicle crash late Thursday morning on Interstate 25 near Glorieta, according to NM Roads. The accident happened on the northbound highway at mile market 298, just west of Glorieta Pass and about 14 miles southeast of Santa Fe….

Rollover semi crash closes section of US-380 in SW Lincoln County
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Parnall Law News Team

LINCOLN COUNTY, NM — Part of U.S. State Route 380 remains closed following a rollover semi-truck wreck that occurred nearly two weeks ago in southwest Lincoln County, according to NM Roads. The accident impacted a stretch of US-380 at mile marker 65, near F Avenue and East Avenue. It was…