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.

UPDATE: Pedestrian dies after hit-and-run crash near Albuquerque shopping center
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — One person lost their life Wednesday evening after being struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene in north Albuquerque, reports KOB4. The fatal incident took place at the corner of Fourth Street and Guadalupe Trail Northwest, just south of the Smith’s store in the Guadalupe…

At least 1 injured in crash near north Albuquerque’s Guadalupe Plaza
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — Injuries were reported Wednesday night following a collision on 4th Street in north Albuquerque, according to APD Traffic. The accident happened on a stretched of the road from Guadalupe Trail to the entrance to the Smiths store at Guadalupe Plaza, in the city’s Merritt Acres neighborhood. It…

Man hospitalized after crashing stolen pickup into NE Albuquerque credit union
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A man was sent to a hospital Monday after allegedly stealing and then crashing a pickup truck into a credit union in northeast Albuquerque, according to KOB4. Footage captured by KOB4 indicates the collision occurred at First Financial Credit Union, off of Union Way Northeast. Albuquerque Police…

Pedestrian dies following crash on Central Ave in South Los Altos area
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — One person died Tuesday afternoon following a pedestrian collision in east Albuquerque’s South Los Altos neighborhood, reports KRQE. The accident happened at the intersection of Central Avenue and Garcia Street. It was first reported by KRQE at 4:40 p.m. As of this writing, the Albuquerque Police Department…

Passenger dies after head-on crash involving DWI suspect in NE Albuquerque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A two-vehicle wreck involving a DWI suspect early Sunday in northeast Albuquerque has claimed the life of a passenger, according to KOAT. Albuquerque Police said the fatal accident took place on a stretch of Paseo Del Norte Boulevard Northeast near the Interstate 25 southbound entrance ramp. Officers…

DWI suspect arrested following pursuit, crash near Pojoaque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A 30-year-old Santa Fe resident was taken into custody Thursday after a police pursuit and crash near east Pojoaque, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. The accident occurred at the intersection of Camino Del Rincon and Calle Estrella. Preliminary details indicate SFCSO deputies were initially…

Pedestrian found deceased following crash on Coors Blvd in NW Albuquerque
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — One person died Wednesday night after being struck by a vehicle near St. Pius X. High School in northwest Albuquerque, reports KRQE. Albuquerque Police responded to the scene at Coors Boulevard Northwest and St. Josephs Drive Northwest at around 12:00 a.m. Very few details have been provided,…

Driver arrested following rollover crash on US-84/285 near Pojoaque
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Parnall Law News Team

SANTA FE COUNTY, NM — A 48-year-old man with a valid warrant for his arrest was taken into custody Tuesday after a rollover crash on U.S. Route 84/285 near north Pojoaque, reports the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. The accident happened at mile marker 183, just south of the Santa…

Man dies after alleged intentional crash near NW Albuquerque dog park
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A man lost his life last Friday, January 12, after being struck by a vehicle during a physical confrontation in northwest Albuquerque, reports KOAT. Albuquerque Police said the incident occurred near the Santa Fe Village Dog Park, off of Bogart Street Northwest, at about 11:00 p.m. Preliminary…

Property damage reported after crash at downtown Albuquerque tattoo shop
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Parnall Law News Team

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — A truck crashed into a downtown Albuquerque tattoo business on New Year’s Day, causing significant property damage, reports KRQE. The accident happened at Happy Tattoo, located at the corner of Lomas Boulevard and Sixth Street, at about 10:00 p.m. While it’s unclear what caused the driver to…