ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating a crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in the intersection of Montgomery and San Mateo Thursday afternoon.
Witnesses called police about 1:45 p.m. reporting the crash. They said a man appeared to be panhandling and talking to other individuals prior to walking from north to south across Montgomery. A vehicle traveling eastbound on Montgomery struck the man who died at the scene from his injuries.
The driver fled the scene following the crash. Witnesses followed the vehicle for a short distance. The vehicle was later located by police at an apartment complex on Montgomery. The APD Motors Unit is attempting to locate the driver.
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