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.

Wreck reported in Westgate Heights
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Parnall Law News Team

WESTGATE HEIGHTS, AZ – According to BCSO, a wreck was reported at 118th St SW and Dennis Chavez Blvd on Wednesday. The incident happened around 12:39 p.m. It is unclear if anyone was hurt in the collision. Traffic Alert 🚨 Motor vehicle crash at 118th and Dennis Chavez Blvd SW….

Driver accused of causing fatal crash near Atrisco released to pretrial services
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KRQE, a driver accused of causing a deadly wreck on Central Ave SW near 47th St SW on Aug. 18 has been released into pretrial services. Edgar Silva was driving a black Dodge pickup truck and was allegedly racing with another truck when he lost…

2 juveniles hurt in dirt bike crash near Bel Air
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOAT, two juveniles were hurt in a dirt bike collision at Manzano St NE & Phoenix Ave NE on Monday. The two juveniles were riding a dirt bike when they struck a vehicle. Paramedics transported one juvenile to the hospital in critical condition. The other…

3 drivers run over, kill pedestrian near San Antonio
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOAT, multiple drivers struck and killed a pedestrian near San Pedro Dr NE and San Antonio Dr NE on Saturday. An unknown driver was heading east on San Antonio Dr when they collided with the victim before fleeing the area. Two other drivers then hit…

Accident shuts down part of northbound I-25 in San Miguel County
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Parnall Law News Team

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY, NM – Emergency personnel were called to the scene of a crash early Friday on Interstate 25 near Las Vegas, according to NM Roads. The accident happened on the northbound lanes of I-25 at mile marker 338, nearly 5 miles south of the city. It was first…

Driver hits, injures pedestrian near La Mora Acres
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Parnall Law News Team

SOUTH VALLEY, NM – According to KOAT, a driver collided with a pedestrian at Rio Bravo Blvd SW and Isleta Blvd SW on Wednesday. Paramedics transported the victim to an area hospital in stable condition. Following the collision, the driver stayed at the scene. Emergency crews shut down the eastbound…

Authorities arrest suspect in fatal street racing collision
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOB, authorities arrested a suspect who allegedly caused a deadly wreck while street racing near Central Ave SW and 47th St SW on Aug. 18. Edgar Silva was allegedly driving a black truck and was racing another vehicle east on Central Ave when he lost…

Alleged street racing collision injures two people near Yale Village
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOB, two people were injured when an alleged street race ended with a crash at Gibson Blvd SE and Girard Blvd SE on Saturday. A green Chevrolet, a purple Dodge, and a Silver Kia were heading west on Gibson Blvd SE at high speeds when…

At least 1 dead following wreck near Big-I
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KOAT, at least one person is dead following a crash on I-40 EB near the Big-I on Friday. The collision occurred around 5 p.m. Crews shut down the area to process the scene. Officials have not released the name of the victim or victims. The…

Wreck reported on I-25 near Hillsboro
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Parnall Law News Team

HILLSBORO, NM – According to NMRoads, a crash was reported at I-25 and NM 152 on Friday. The incident happened around 7:24 a.m. It is unclear if anyone was hurt in the collision. Emergency crews respond to crash on NM 566 near Church Rock CHURCH ROCK, NM – First responders…