Albuquerque, NM – Man Dies in Hit-&-Run at Carlisle Blvd & I-40

Albuquerque, NM (July 15, 2025) – On Sunday, July 13, a man was killed after a hit-and-run accident in the Albuquerque area. The deadly crash took place in the northeast part of the city on the Carlisle Boulevard bridge over Interstate 40 late that night at around 9:48 p.m. Emergency units were dispatched to the scene after being notified of an auto-pedestrian accident. 

When officials arrived, they found a man lying on the road in critical condition. It is believed that the victim was struck by a motorist who proceeded to flee the scene without rendering aid. The injured party was rushed to a local hospital by ambulance, where he was later pronounced dead. It was later revealed that a tan Chevrolet van was headed southbound when it hit the man who had entered the roadway. Excessive speed was cited as a factor in the crash. The identity of the deceased has been withheld. No further information on the deadly incident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. 

New Mexico Deadly Hit-&-Run Accidents

There are few things as devastating as a hit-and-run accident. In some cases, victims not only sustain serious injuries but also struggle to receive the necessary treatment for their recovery. This is why many hit-and-run crashes are known to result in fatal injuries. Hit-and-runs commonly target cyclists and pedestrians throughout the United States. Almost 5 percent of traffic deaths and 20 percent of pedestrian fatalities involve drivers who flee the scene. Recent years have seen an all-time high in the rate of hit-and-run fatalities, with an average of 682,000 collisions reported annually. 

We understand that you are going through many emotions after losing someone close to you. Losing a family member is the most devastating thing that can happen in our lives, and it is common for families to be lost and overwhelmed by the grief that follows. Our legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you navigate the complicated claims process to ensure that the person responsible for a deadly motorcycle crash is brought to justice.

If you want to know more about your rights to pursue a claim, contact our law offices at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your situation with an Albuquerque wrongful death lawyer. Let Will Ferguson & Associates handle your case while you focus on your emotional recovery after your loss.