Fatal Crash
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Vehicle in Uptown Albuquerque
Incident record
July 13, 2026
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Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM
New-mexico
2
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Albuquerque Police Department
Report body
A motorcyclist died following a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in the Uptown area of Albuquerque, according to KOB.com.
The motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene, KOB.com reported. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, though further details about how the crash occurred have not been released.
The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating the incident. No additional information about the circumstances leading up to the crash, the identities of those involved, or possible injuries to other parties has been made public.
This report will be updated as officials 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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