Motorcyclist killed in crash at Montgomery and Washington in Albuquerque
A motorcyclist died at Montgomery and Washington NE after a Sunday afternoon crash, the same intersection where another rider was killed in 2025.
A motorcyclist died after a crash at Montgomery Boulevard and Washington Street NE in northeast Albuquerque. Albuquerque police dispatched officers just after 4 p.m. Sunday after reports of a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, and the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not released any details about speed, roadway conditions or whether another vehicle played a role in the impact. The investigation remains in its early stages, and APD has not said whether citations or charges could follow.
The intersection has a recent history of deadly motorcycle crashes. On May 2, 2025, a motorcyclist was killed there after the bike struck the rear passenger side of a Nissan SUV on Montgomery Boulevard, sending the SUV into westbound lanes before both the motorcycle and rider hit a brick display wall on the southeast corner.
APD's 2026 traffic statistics page lists 23 fatal crashes as of its latest update, and its running fatal-crash list includes multiple motorcycle deaths this year, including a May 13 crash at Menaul Boulevard and Richmond Road NE.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data show 6,228 motorcyclists were killed in U.S. traffic crashes in 2024, accounting for 16% of all traffic deaths. Motorcyclists were nearly 27 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die per vehicle mile traveled.
APD makes crash reports available through its Records Division and online crash-report system. Traffic accident reports cost $7.50 each.
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