Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Monday Morning Crash on Albuquerque's Westside
Incident record
August 17, 2026
7:30 a.m.
Central Avenue at 106th St. NW
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM
New-mexico
1
None reported
1 fatality
Albuquerque Police Department
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An adult male pedestrian died at the scene after being struck by a vehicle on Albuquerque's westside Monday morning, according to KRQE.
Albuquerque Police said officers responded to reports of the crash around 7:30 a.m. near the intersection of Central Avenue and 106th St. NW. The crash involved a single vehicle, and the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, according to KRQE.
Eastbound Central Avenue was closed following the crash as authorities worked the scene, KRQE reported. It was not immediately clear how long the closure would remain in place.
The pedestrian's identity has not been released. Albuquerque Police have not indicated whether the crash remains under investigation or announced further details about what led up to the collision.
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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