Albuquerque –
Just before 9:10 PM on Sunday, March 16, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD)’s Southwest Area Command and Albuquerque Fire Rescue (AFR) responded to a vehicle crash near the intersection of Unser Blvd NW and Los Volcanes Rd NW. When AFR was dispatched, they were apparently sent for a vehicle vs pedestrian crash.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered an unresponsive person who was not breathing. AFR’s Rescue 7 reportedly attempted life-saving measures, but the individual was purportedly pronounced dead at the scene.
As of this posting, APD has both directions of Unser Blvd closed between Los Volcanes Rd NW and I-40. It is also believed that the exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 40 to southbound Unser is closed.
APD’s Fatal Crash Team or APD’s Motor Unit is anticipated to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
If we learn more about this collision or the individual struck, we will update you.
UPDATE 1 at 11:58 PM on Sunday, March 16:
Officers reopened northbound lanes of Unser at Los Volcanes shortly after this was posted.
UPDATE 2 at 12:45 AM on Monday, March 17:
Just after 12:15 AM, officers from APD reportedly reopened all lanes of travel in the area.
UPDATE 3 at 12:30 PM on Monday, March 17:
At 12:26 PM, the Albuquerque Police Department sent a release on this crash and the subsequent investigation which said:
On March 16, 2025, officers were dispatched to the area just after 9:00pm in reference to a fatal vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The early investigation showed that a vehicle traveling south on Unser Boulevard struck the pedestrian while traveling in the center lane of southbound traffic.
Detectives are working to identify the deceased pedestrian that was located on scene.
The vehicle is identified as a possible white 2015-2019 GMC or Chevy 1500 truck. The vehicle will have extensive damage to the driver’s side bumper and fog lamps. Anyone with any possible information is encouraged to contact the Albuquerque Police Department or call 505-242-COPS.
This is an ongoing investigation and further information will be released when available.
Editor Note: We attempted to verify the road closures by checking the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NM DOT) cameras and dynamic signs, but we were unable to locate any information indicating closures.
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There needs to be a traffic light on the Unser exit on eastbound I-40 for those wanting to turn north onto Unser. It’s dangerous for those attempting to turn left. Over the years, I have seen accidents there, also debris and skid marks left from previous accidents.
We were driving through after it happened and saw the body in the median the people that hit the person stopped and stayed there, so that was good. Our dashcam caught everything so when I showed my mom she said she definitley didn’t think they survived because it looked like a lot of blood was coming from their head, but we remained hopeful and prayed all night. We kept refreshing news channels/this channel for an update. This isn’t the news we wanted to hear I feel so bad..
[…] Sunday, March 16, we advised you of an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Around 9:10 PM, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) and Albuquerque Fire Rescue […]
Most of the NM drivers shouldn’t be allowed to drive. They are bad drivers, not knowing the laws or caring.
Then add in tinted windows they can’t see out of; reckless driving, speeding, no turn signals, cut you off- because they think road rage is legal, then add their crazy meds, xanex, oxy or fent fake oxy they are on… their weed- because they can’t cope, and then the endless texting they just have to do.
[…] Sunday, March 16, we advised you of an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Around 9:10 PM, officers from the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) and Albuquerque Fire Rescue […]