2-Car Crash on San Pedro Drive Results in Injuries [Albuquerque, NM]

Albuquerque, NM (May 23, 2025) — Albuquerque police are investigating a two-vehicle crash on San Pedro Drive that left at least one person injured Saturday afternoon.

Officers responded around 2 p.m. to the intersection area near San Pedro Drive, where a white truck towing a trailer collided with an SUV. Investigators said the truck was traveling southbound when it reportedly slammed into the side of the SUV.

Emergency crews with Albuquerque Fire Rescue treated victims at the scene and transported at least one injured person to the University of New Mexico Hospital. Authorities have not released the victim’s condition.

Both vehicles sustained heavy damage in the collision. Police said the driver of the truck stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Officials temporarily shut down both directions of San Pedro between Zuni and Trumbull while crews investigated and cleared the crash site.

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