Posted on Mar 16, 2023

News: Accident near Cottonwood Mall leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Albuquerque police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Coors Bypass Sunday afternoon.

According to the Albuquerque Journal, the incident occurred near Cottonwood Mall.  One person died at the scene while another person was hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening.  No details were released on the circumstances that led to the wreck.

Northbound traffic was shut down on Coors Bypass at Cottonwood Mall while police and emergency crews responded to the scene.  Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes.