Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed in Crash Closes Broadway Blvd. in Albuquerque
Incident record
August 14, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Broadway Blvd at Desert Rd
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM
New-mexico
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
Report body
A pedestrian was killed Friday morning in a crash that shut down Broadway Blvd. in both directions at Desert Rd., according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.
The agency announced the closure in a social media post, confirming the fatal crash involved a pedestrian struck on Broadway Blvd. No further details about the circumstances of the crash have been released.
Authorities advised drivers to expect delays in the area while the roadway remains closed and recommended I-25 as an alternate route for those traveling through the area.
The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office has not indicated when the roadway is expected to reopen. This report will be updated as officials release more information.
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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