A man riding a moped died Saturday afternoon when he crashed in the area of Zuni Road and San Pablo Street Southeast, an Albuquerque Police Department news release said. Investigators determined the driver of a moped was traveling southbound on San Pablo Street approaching the intersection at Zuni Road SE. A 2007 Honda sedan was traveling westbound on Zuni Road approaching San Pablo Street. Police say the moped entered the intersection against a red light at a high rate of speed.The Honda attempted to hit their brakes, but was unsuccessful. The driver of the moped, who was not wearing a helmet, sustained significant injuries and was taken to UNMH, where he later died, the release said. Neither the driver nor the passenger of the Honda were injured. This is a developing story. Stay with KOAT.com for updates as more information becomes available.
A man riding a moped died Saturday afternoon when he crashed in the area of Zuni Road and San Pablo Street Southeast, an Albuquerque Police Department news release said.
Investigators determined the driver of a moped was traveling southbound on San Pablo Street approaching the intersection at Zuni Road SE. A 2007 Honda sedan was traveling westbound on Zuni Road approaching San Pablo Street.
Police say the moped entered the intersection against a red light at a high rate of speed.
The Honda attempted to hit their brakes, but was unsuccessful.
The driver of the moped, who was not wearing a helmet, sustained significant injuries and was taken to UNMH, where he later died, the release said.
Neither the driver nor the passenger of the Honda were injured.
This is a developing story. Stay with KOAT.com for updates as more information becomes available.
