3 arrested in Valencia County hit-and-run that critically injured bicyclist

VALENCIA COUNTY, NM – The Valencia County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of three people in connection with a hit-and-run crash that injured a bicycle rider.

Deputies were dispatched to the area of El Cerro Loop Road and Winchester Lane after the May 13 incident.  A preliminary investigation revealed that the bicyclist, 32-year-old Adrian Cuevas, was riding his bicycle in the southbound lane of El Cerro Loop when he was struck from behind at about 10:22 p.m. by a northbound Toyota Camry that swerved to avoid another vehicle. 

Cuevas was taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital, where he was listed in critical but stable condition.  The driver of the Camry fled the scene.

Deputies determined that the driver of the Camry was a juvenile.   Warrants were issued for the driver and two women with him, including his mother.   

The sheriff’s office states that the three met at a residence near La Ladera Road after the hit and run and all three then returned to the crash scene.  It is alleged that one of the women met with deputies and provided a false statement about her involvement in the incident.  The driver and his mother allegedly returned to their residence and stored the vehicle in the garage. It was later seized by the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office under search warrant.

All three are facing multiple charges that include accidents involving death or personal injuries and duty to render aid, tampering with evidence, and conspiracy.

Accident shuts down stretch of U.S. 82 in both directions

WIMSATT, NM – An accident snarled traffic in a portion of Otero County on Friday night, the New Mexico Department of Transportation reported.

An advisory posted on NMRoads at 8:51 p.m. stated that the crash took place on U.S. 82 at mile marker 29, five miles east of Wimsatt. The highway was closed in both directions as emergency crews responded to the site.

Motorists were advised to use caution, reduce speed, and expect delays through the area. They were also warned that one or more additional lanes could be closed.

Eastbound Paseo Del Norte reduced to one lane due to crash

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – A traffic alert was issued to motorists by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office Saturday night following a crash in Albuquerque.

As a result of the accident, reported at 9:51 p.m., eastbound Paseo Del Norte is reduced to one lane at the Rio Grande.

Drivers were advised to use caution if traveling in the area while deputies and medical crews worked to clear the scene.  There were no immediate reports of injuries.

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