Police chief reprimanded for crash near reprimand in February

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina was reprimanded for a crash that severely injured another driver near Central Ave SE and Alvarado Dr NE on February 17, according to KRQE.

Chief Medina was driving an unmarked APD black truck with his wife in the car when he heard a gunshot and sped off through an intersection against a red light, where he slammed into a gold 1966 Ford Mustang on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

Rescue crews extricated the Mustang driver, Todd Perchert, and transported him to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The New Mexico Department of Justice decided they would not seek prosecution for the crash.

APD found that Medina failed to operate his vehicle safely while on duty and failed to fully activate his on-body recording device after the crash. Medina accepted and signed two letters of reprimand.

Deputies respond to crash near Dietz Farms

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Emergency crews were called to the scene of a traffic accident on the section of Montaño Rd NW EB over the Rio Grande River on Thursday, according to BCSO.

Dispatchers received calls concerning the incident around 6:19 p.m.

The cause of the collision is under investigation.

#TrafficAlert

All eastbound lanes of Montaño at the river are shutdown due to a crash. Expect significant delays and find alternative route. pic.twitter.com/ztiMoEWDc0

— BCSO (Sheriff) NM (@BCSONM) July 19, 2024

Wreck disrupts traffic near Sunset Memorial Park

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – According to KKOB Traffic, an auto accident blocked multiple lanes at I-40 WB and University Blvd NE on Thursday.

First responders were called to the scene around 3:10 p.m.

It is unclear if anyone was hurt in the collision.

Crash WB I-40 at University blocking the two right lanes. #KKOBTraffic #NewMexico pic.twitter.com/M6POwO5ybI

— KKOB Traffic (@KKOBTraffic) July 18, 2024

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