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APD investigates separate overnight crashes that leave two dead
A collision involving two subcompact cars on the West Side and a motorcyclist failing to navigate a roundabout in the Near North Valley led to the deaths of two people around midnight Friday.
The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating both crashes, the first of which happened just before midnight at Coors NW near Sequoia.
Police said a white Nissan Juke and a white Volkswagen GTI were going south on Coors when they collided, both losing control and crossing the median into the northbound lanes.
"The Nissan began to roll, and the driver was ejected from the vehicle," APD said in a news release Saturday morning.
The Nissan driver died at the scene, while the other driver had minor injuries, police said.
The second crash occurred shortly after midnight at 12th and Menaul NW.
Based on the preliminary investigation, police said a Kawasaki motorcycle was going south on 12th when it crashed into the roundabout at Menaul.
The motorcyclist had lost control of the bike, which began to slide on the roadway, APD said.
"The motorcyclist was ejected from the motorcycle and was pronounced deceased on scene," police said. "At this time, it is unknown whether impairment or speed played a factor in this crash."
Police did not identify the people killed.
