Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Vehicle Collision on San Mateo Boulevard in Albuquerque
Incident record
November 5, 2026
San Mateo Boulevard
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM
New-mexico
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Albuquerque Police Department
Report body
A man died after being struck by a vehicle near San Mateo Boulevard in Albuquerque, according to Albuquerque police.
The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries in the collision, police said. One vehicle was reported to be involved in the crash.
Authorities closed the southbound lanes of San Mateo Boulevard while officers investigated the scene, according to the Albuquerque Police Department. The closure affected travel through the area as officers worked to document the crash.
No additional details about the circumstances of the collision, including the time it occurred, have been released. The Albuquerque Police Department has not indicated whether charges are anticipated as the investigation continues.
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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