Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Crouched in Roadway Killed After Being Struck by Pickup Truck in Albuquerque
Incident record
September 17, 2026
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Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM
New-mexico
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Albuquerque Police Department
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A person crouched in the middle of a road in Albuquerque was struck and killed by a pickup truck, according to the Albuquerque Police Department.
Police said the truck, the only vehicle involved, hit the individual while they were positioned low in the roadway. The person did not survive the impact.
Authorities have not released the exact location of the crash within the city, nor have they specified when it occurred. The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating the circumstances that led to the person being in the roadway and the events surrounding the collision.
No additional injuries have been reported in connection with the crash. Officials have not indicated whether any citations or further findings have resulted from the investigation so far.
This report is based on information provided by KOB 4. Details may 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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