Fatal Crash
Teen Killed, Three Hurt After Vehicle Runs Red Light on Coors in Albuquerque
Incident record
September 27, 2026
Coors
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM
New-mexico
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3 injured
1 fatality
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
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A teenager has died and three other people were injured following a crash on Coors in Albuquerque, according to KOB 4. The outlet reported that a vehicle ran a red light before the collision occurred.
The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating the crash, which left one teenager dead and three others with injuries. Details about the vehicles involved and the exact location along Coors have not been fully released.
No additional information about the identities of those involved has been made public. It remains unclear how many vehicles were part of the crash or what led up to the light being run, and authorities have not indicated whether further details will be released regarding the sequence of events.
This report is based on preliminary information from KOB 4 and the Albuquerque Police Department. As the investigation continues, additional facts about the crash, including the circumstances surrounding the red light violation and the conditions of the injured, may emerge.
This story 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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