Pedestrian Dies After Truck Crash on Central Avenue [Albuquerque, NM]

Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Central Avenue in Albuquerque

ALBUQUERQUE, NM (June 25, 2026)— A pedestrian died after a truck struck them in a crash on Central Avenue early Friday morning.

According to the Albuquerque Police Department, officers responded just after 1:00 a.m. to reports of a crash near Central Avenue and Madeira Drive.

Investigators said a Nissan truck was traveling in the far-right lane of westbound Central Avenue as it approached San Mateo Boulevard.

Police said the pedestrian walked from the north sidewalk into westbound Central Avenue near Madeira Drive, where the truck struck them in the roadway.

Emergency responders treated the pedestrian at the scene before transporting them to a local hospital. Authorities later pronounced the pedestrian dead.

Police said the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with detectives. According to APD, the driver did not appear to be impaired, and speed does not currently appear to be a factor.

The Albuquerque Police Department continues to investigate the crash.

Sweet Lawyers extend our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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