One Dead After Car vs Motorcycle Collision in Southeast Albuquerque

Albuquerque –

Around 8:50 PM, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department were dispatched to the area of Espanola St SE and Zuni Rd SE for a motor vehicle crash involving a car and motorcycle. Albuquerque Fire Rescue was also sent.

Upon arrival, responders found one person with life-threatening injuries and transported them to a local hospital, where they later died. Authorities have confirmed the deceased was the rider.

According to APD’s sworn PIO Detective Chase Jewell, the other driver remained on scene.

APD’s Motor Unit is being called out to investigate.

Zuni is closed between Charleston St and Chama St, and San Pablo is blocked at Zuni Rd between Central Ave. Grove St is reportedly closed between Zuni Rd SE and Bell. Road closures may change as the investigation continues.

If more information is released on this accident, we will update you.