Injury Crash
56-Year-Old Man Faces DWI Charges After Wrong-Way Crash on Coors
Incident record
August 27, 2026
9:00 p.m.
Coors
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM
New-mexico
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Injuries reported
Reported
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
Report body
A 56-year-old man is facing DWI charges following a wrong-way crash on Coors in Albuquerque, according to KOB 4.
The crash happened Thursday evening, KOB 4 reported, when the man's vehicle collided with oncoming traffic while traveling in the wrong direction on Coors. Details on the number of vehicles involved and the extent of injuries have not been released.
Authorities have not disclosed additional information about the identities of other drivers or passengers involved in the crash. KOB 4 reported that the 56-year-old driver was subsequently charged with driving while intoxicated in connection with the incident.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing. No further details about the sequence of events leading up to the collision have been made public.
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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