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.

BCSO called to collision on Isleta Blvd near South Valley
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Parnall Law News Team

BERNALILLO COUNTY, NM — Deputies responded to a vehicle crash late Sunday on Isleta Boulevard Southwest near South Valley, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. The wreck was reported on a stretch of the road between Sunshine Road Southwest and Antone Loop Southwest. It was first reported by the…

Collision blocks lane on I-25 SB at NM-16 near SW Santa Fe
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Parnall Law News Team

SANTA FE COUNTY, NM — Emergency crews were dispatched to a crash last Friday evening, September 22, on Interstate 25 near southwest Santa Fe, according to the New Mexico Department of Transportation. The accident impacted the southbound side of I-25 at Exit 264 to New Mexico State Road 16 toward…

Accident closes part of westbound Central Ave in west Albuquerque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Deputies responded to a vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon in Albuquerque’s Route 66 West area, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened at the intersection of Central Avenue and 114th Street Southwest and was first reported by the BCSO at 1:52 p.m. While the circumstances…

BCSO responds to rollover crash on Atrisco Vista Blvd in west Albuquerque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A rollover collision was reported early Sunday, west of Albuquerque’s Route 66 West area, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene in front of 224 Atrisco Vista Boulevard shortly before 4:22 a.m. Little information has been provided, but at least one involved…

Injuries reported after wreck off I-40 near Altura Addition
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Albuquerque Police responded to an injury crash late last Friday, September 22, in northeast Albuquerque’s Altura Addition area, according to APD Traffic. The accident happened on the northbound side of Carlisle Boulevard Northeast at Interstate 40. It was first reported by the BCSO at 10:04 p.m. The…

Motorcyclist killed in crash off NM-14 near Los Cerrillos
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Parnall Law News Team

SANTA FE COUNTY, NM — A 53-year-old man died Saturday night following a motorcycle crash off New Mexico State Road 14 near Los Cerrillos, reports KOAT. The fatal wreck occurred near mile marker 30, south of Perro Canyon Road, in an area southwest of Santa Fe. According to New Mexico…

DUI suspect arrested after reported crash on Avenida Eldorado near south Santa Fe
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Parnall Law News Team

SANTA FE COUNTY, NM — A 62-year-old woman was taken into custody for suspected DUI over the past weekend after an apparent vehicle crash near south Santa Fe, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. Officials have not confirmed the exact date and location, but the incident was reported…

Police pursuit, crash leaves major damage at east Albuquerque businesses
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Major property damage was reported by two east Albuquerque auto businesses after a police chase led to a crash Wednesday, August 30, according to KRQE. The events unfolded at Royal Car Wash and Freedom Auto Sales, along Central Avenue in the city’s East Central Business Park area,…

Accident closes lane, shoulder on I-40 in central Quay County
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Parnall Law News Team

QUAY COUNTY, NM — A collision Friday morning kept a right lane of Interstate 40 near San Jon blocked for several hours, according to NM Roads. The crash happened on a stretch of I-40 at mile marker 353, just west of Quay County Road U and 17 miles east of…

SFPD closes part of eastbound W Zia Rd in SW Santa Fe for traffic investigation
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Parnall Law News Team

SANTA FE, NM — A section of eastbound West Zia Road was blocked Tuesday morning in southwest Santa Fe for a traffic investigation, according to the Santa Fe Police Department. The closure was reported at the intersection with Galisteo Road, just before Zia Road Rail Runner Station. Department officials posted…