2 charged in Farmington head-on crash linked to street racing

FARMINGTON, NM – Police said two people were charged in connection with a recent head-on collision in Farmington.

In a Facebook post, the Farmington Police Department said the crash occurred on Butler Avenue the weekend of May 16-17, and was linked to street racing.

Multiple injured were injured in the wreck, but the post added that “it is truly fortunate that no lives were lost”.  Photos posted by police show heavy damage one of the vehicles involved.

“Incidents like this are a serious reminder that reckless driving and racing on public roadways can have devastating consequences in a matter of seconds,” the police department said.  “Street racing is not only illegal but also incredibly dangerous and puts our entire community at risk. Parents, please have ongoing conversations with your kids about safe driving habits and the real consequences of reckless behavior behind the wheel.”

Vehicle leaves scene of collision on Highway 66 in Gallup

GALLUP, NM – Police are investigating after two separate vehicle collisions in Gallup on Sunday night.

The Gallup Police Department reported that officers responded to the intersection of Marguerite Street and Highway 66 at about 8:51 p.m.   

According to police, a Nissan Altima and a Ford Ranger collided at that location.  The occupants of the Ford fled the initial scene, resulting in a secondary collision with a fire hydrant near the Super 8 Motel. All individuals involved in both vehicles had departed before emergency services crews arrived.

The matter remains under investigation, and anyone with further information was asked to contact Gallup police.

Eastbound I-40 reduced to one lane near Tijeras due to accident

TIJERAS, NM – The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office alerted drivers to an accident that restricted traffic on Tuesday afternoon.

In an advisory at 3:17 p.m., the BCSO said eastbound Interstate 40 was reduced to one lane near the Tijeras exit because of the incident.

Drivers were reminded to slow down and move over for crews at the scene.  There were no immediate reports of injuries.

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