Fatal Crash
UNM Cheerleader Hospitalized After Crash That Killed One in Albuquerque
Incident record
September 14, 2026
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Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM
New-mexico
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Injuries reported
1 fatality
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
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A crash in Albuquerque has left one person dead and a University of New Mexico cheerleader hospitalized, according to KOB 4.
The cheerleader survived the collision and remains under hospital care, KOB 4 reported. Details about the other person involved, who did not survive the crash, have not been released.
Information about the circumstances leading up to the crash, including the vehicles involved and the exact location within the city, has not yet been made public. It is not known at this time whether any law enforcement agency has released findings from an on-scene investigation.
The extent of the surviving victim's injuries has not been disclosed, nor has an update on her condition beyond confirmation that she remains hospitalized.
Nationwide Report will continue to follow this story. This report may 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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