Tragic Pedestrian Collision on Lomas Boulevard NE Claims a Life [Albuquerque, NM]

Albuquerque, NM (October 12, 2025) — A University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) employee died Thursday evening after a pedestrian collision on Lomas Boulevard NE.

According to the Albuquerque Police Department, officers responded around 6:50 p.m. to a report of a pedestrian hit near 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE.

Witnesses said bystanders attempted to render aid, but the victim died at the scene.

Police confirmed that the pedestrian was an employee of UNMH. The department’s Fatal Crash Unit is leading the investigation. Westbound Lomas Boulevard at Vassar Drive NE was temporarily closed during the response.

Authorities have not released additional details about the driver or the cause of the crash.

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Sweet Lawyers extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the victim. Our thoughts are with the UNMH community during this difficult time.

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