Injury Crash
Pedestrian Critically Injured in Vehicle Crash Near I-40 in Albuquerque
Incident record
September 4, 2026
I-40
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM
New-mexico
1
1 injured
None reported
Albuquerque Police Department
Report body
A pedestrian was left in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle near Interstate 40 in Albuquerque, according to KOB 4.
The Albuquerque Police Department responded to the scene, where the crash involved one vehicle and the injured pedestrian. KOB 4 reported that the victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
At the scene, officers detained several people as part of the response, KOB 4 reported. No further details about those individuals or the circumstances leading up to the crash have been released.
No other injuries or fatalities have been reported in connection with the incident. The investigation into the crash remains active, and it is unclear what led up to the pedestrian being struck.
This report will be updated as officials with the Albuquerque Police Department release more information.
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New Mexico accident information
- Injury statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of injury (NMSA 37-1-8).)
- Wrongful death statute of limitations
- 3 years (From date of death (NMSA 41-2-2).)
- Fault rule
- New Mexico uses pure comparative negligence: you can recover even if largely at fault, reduced by your share.
- Citations
- NMSA 37-1-8 (SoL); NMSA 41-2-1 to 41-2-3 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Scott v. Rizzo
- Crash report agency
- New Mexico State Police for state crashes; local police/sheriff otherwise. State reports often via LexisNexis crash portal.
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.
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