The Albuquerque Police Department responded to a Thursday morning fatal crash at the intersection of Carlisle Blvd. and Menaul Blvd. that killed a person and injured two others.
A White Honda Civic traveling south on Carlisle hit a white Subaru Forester traveling west on Menaul. Witnesses reported that the Honda driver was speeding, failed to stop at the red light, and crashed the Subaru.
Both the drivers of the vehicle were taken to the hospital.
The Honda driver was rushed into surgery, and the Subaru driver was in critical condition at the hospital. The Subaru passenger sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe that speed is a contributing factor to the crash.
According to the APD, a gun was recovered from the Subaru, and the vehicle was reported stolen.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
August 19, 2022
Source: KRQE