1 Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle vs. Semi-Truck Collision near Copper Avenue
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (July 17, 2023) – Early Monday morning, one victim was killed in a motorcycle accident on Louisiana Boulevard.
Authorities responded to the scene shortly before 6:00 a.m., near Copper Avenue on July 10th.
Per reports, the driver of a semi-truck was stopped at a red light on the westbound lanes of Copper Avenue. The driver then made a right turn onto Louisiana, crossing all northbound lanes when the rider turned in front of the big-rig.
As a result, the motorcycle and the semi-truck collided leaving the rider with life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced the rider dead at the scene.
Following the crash, the NMSP and Department of Transportation inspected the semi-truck. Following preliminary duties, officers suspected that speed and alcohol were contributing factors.
Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.
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