Motorcycle crash sends two to hospital

Two people were taken to the hospital following a motorcycle crash late Thursday afternoon on Interstate 40, according to Albuquerque police.
Albuquerque Police officers were dispatched to the crash about 5:30 p.m. in the westbound lanes of I-40 at University.
The motorcyclist slowed down for traffic, but did not stop in time and crashed into a barrier, according to an e-mail sent to media by Albuquerque Police Department spokeswoman Nadine Hamby.
Both the driver of the motorcycle and his passenger suffered serious injuries. Neither were wearing a helmet, according to the e-mail.
They were taken to the University of New Mexico Hospital.
It was not immediately known if alcohol was a factor in the crash.
The victims' names are expected to be released tomorrow.