Bike & Pedestrian Accidents

An Albuquerque driver who allegedly ran a red light and killed a bicyclist on his way home from work earlier this year was recently charged with misdemeanor careless driving. According to Albuquerque police, 58-year-old Carol Svinarich failed to stop at a red light while headed west through the intersection of Academy Parkway NE and Osuna... read more

Having spent the evening drinking, a customer left an Albuquerque bar after midnight on March 27, 2011. When he attempted to drive, he hit five pedestrians. Two were hospitalized, one in critical condition. Three suffered minor injuries. When the police arrived, the driver was given a breath alcohol test. It showed a blood-alcohol concentration at... read more

A recent holiday parade in Raton, New Mexico brought anything but joy when it was released that a man injured during the festivities passed away from his injuries. Police have indicated that the 78 year old man was hit by an SUV driven by a 17 year old female. Although no charges have been filed... read more

Rio Rancho hosted a motorcycle rally recently to help raise money for a Toy Drive. Sadly, Rio Rancho also hosted a Rio Rancho motorcycle accident. While it is difficult to determine exactly how many motorcycles were involved in the accidents, initial reports seem to suggest numerous people were injured. The remarkable fact about the Rio... read more

Oil and water, cats and dogs, phone bills and teenagers.  Some things just don’t go together.  But does the same have to be true for New Mexico bicyclists and motorists? Well, if New Mexico’s neighbor to the west is any indication, there is a long way to go. Transportational tensions are flaring in Tuscon as... read more