Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Crosswalk Near Coors and Sage in Hit-and-Run; Teen Identified
Incident record
August 4, 2026
Coors at Sage
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM
New-mexico
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
Report body
A pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing in a crosswalk on the west side of Albuquerque near Coors and Sage, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators said the vehicle involved in the collision fled the scene after the pedestrian was hit. The pedestrian did not survive the crash, authorities confirmed.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office said a 17-year-old has been identified in connection with the incident. Details on any charges filed have not been fully released.
No further information about the vehicle, the exact circumstances leading up to the crash, or additional parties involved has been made public at this time. The number of vehicles involved has also not been disclosed.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the crash near the Coors and Sage intersection. Anyone with information about the incident may be asked to come forward as the case develops.
This report will be updated as officials with the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office release additional details about the crash and the investigation.
Related resources
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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