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.

Driver runs over unhoused man near Seven Bar Ranch
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KRQE, a driver fatally ran over an unhoused man near Corrales Rd and Alameda Blvd NW SB on Tuesday. Before the accident, the victim was kicked out of a nearby restaurant. He walked across Alameda Blvd NW and lay down on the road. A driver…

Man faces up to 15 years in prison for deadly DWI crash on I-25 in Albuquerque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOB, a man faces up to 15 years in prison for a fatal DWI crash that occurred on I-25 SB near Osuna Rd NE on Nov. 1, 2023. Alex Tafoya was driving a tan Lexus SUV at high speeds when he slammed into the rear…

Ambulance driver fatally collides with motorcyclist near Glenridge Park
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOAT, an ambulance driver struck and killed a motorcyclist at Juan Tabo Blvd NE and Central Ave NE on Saturday. The ambulance driver was heading south on Juan Tabo Blvd NE with its lights and sirens on when a motorcyclist heading east on Central Ave…

Deputies respond to vehicle fire in South Valley
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Parnall Law News Team

SOUTH VALLEY, NM – According to BCSO, first responders were called to the scene of a vehicle fire on Rio Bravo Blvd SWEB near Del Rio Rd SW on Friday. The vehicle caught on fire around 9:41 a.m. It is unclear if anyone was hurt in the incident. UPDATE: ALL…

Deputies respond to rollover crash in northeast Albuquerque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to BCSO, deputies were called to the scene of a rollover crash at Tramway Blvd NE and San Bernardino Dr on Thursday. The incident happened around 9:39 a.m. Emergency crews worked to clear the scene and asked drivers to avoid the area. It is unclear if…

Police search for vehicle involved in hit-and-run in International District
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOAT, authorities are looking for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run at Central Ave SE and Alcazar St SE on Dec. 28, 2024. The vehicle is a white pickup truck with the license plate RAF-694. It is unclear if anyone was hurt in the incident….

Commercial truck driver fatally collides with another vehicle on US 54 in Quay County
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Parnall Law News Team

QUAY COUNTY, NM – According to ABC 7, a commercial vehicle driver fatally collided with another vehicle on US 54 on Sunday. An officer was investigating a wreck involving a commercial vehicle when another commercial vehicle slammed into the patrol car before colliding with another vehicle. One person died in…

Driver collides with pedestrian in North Valley
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Parnall Law News Team

NORTH VALLEY, NM – According to BCSO, a driver hit a pedestrian at Ranchitos Rd NE and Edith Blvd NE on Saturday. The driver struck the victim around 1:50 p.m. Officials have not released the victim’s name, age, or gender. TRAFFIC ALERT Ranchitos Rd NW is closed near Edith Blvd…

Train fatally collides with woman in Gallup
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Parnall Law News Team

GALLUP, NM – According to KOAT, a train struck and killed a woman near S 2nd St and US Rte 66 on Thursday. The train hit the victim around 5 p.m. Crews shut down the area to process the scene. The area was reopened around 7:30 [p.m. Officials have not…

Auto accident blocks traffic near Hillsboro
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Parnall Law News Team

HILLSBORO, NM -According to NMRoads, a wreck blocked traffic on I-25 near mile marker 63 on Thursday. Emergency crews were called to the scene around 7:21 a.m. Officials have not released more details. Emergency crews respond to crash on NM 502 near El Rancho EL RANCHO, NM – First responders…