1 Person Killed in Tragic Crash on Candelaria Road [Albuquerque, NM]

Motorcyclist Dead After Crash on Candelaria Road in Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM (November 6, 2024) – A motorcyclist died in a crash on Candelaria Road and San Mateo Blvd. N.E.

The Albuquerque Police Department’s Fatal Crash Team is actively investigating a collision in Northeast Heights that claimed the life of a motorcyclist.

Officers responded to the scene shortly after 6:00 AM at the intersection of Candelaria Rd. and San Mateo Blvd. N.E., following reports of a crash between a vehicle and a motorcycle.

Upon arrival, they confirmed that the motorcyclist had died at the scene.

Westbound traffic on Candelaria Rd. remains closed as officers continue their investigation.

UPDATE FROM APD:
The APD Fatal Crash Team’s preliminary findings reveal that the crash occurred around 6:30 AM and involved a yellow Vespa Primavera motorcycle and a bronze Infiniti Q60.

The Infiniti Q60 was traveling northbound on San Mateo Blvd N.E., passing the intersection at Candelaria Rd N.E., while the Vespa was attempting a right turn from a parking lot at 3008 San Mateo N.E. (Shell gas station) onto northbound San Mateo. Instead, the Vespa turned southbound onto San Mateo Blvd N.E., where the Infiniti Q60 struck its rear.

The Vespa was occupied by the rider alone, and the Infiniti Q60 had only the driver. Medical personnel pronounced the motorcyclist deceased at the scene.

Detectives collected and secured all evidence at the site.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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