Hit-and-Run Kills Cyclist Robert Montoya in Northeast Albuquerque

The Albuquerque cycling community is mourning the loss of Robert Montoya, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash last Monday morning in Northeast Albuquerque. According to Albuquerque Police, Montoya was struck by a vehicle at an intersection along Carlisle Boulevard, and the driver fled the scene. He later died from his injuries.

The incident has intensified ongoing concerns about roadway safety in the city, particularly for people walking and biking on high-speed corridors. Advocates are once again urging faster action on Vision Zero goals, including infrastructure improvements and policies aimed at reducing serious and fatal crashes.

Montoya’s death adds to a growing number of traffic-related fatalities in Albuquerque this year and has renewed calls from community members for stronger enforcement and design changes that prioritize vulnerable road users.

A suspect has been arrested and remains in custody. 

Read more here: https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/albuquerque-hit-and-run-bicyclist-death-sparks-renewed-calls-for-safer-streets/

KRQE spoke with Robert's family, who described him as "a big teddy bear": https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/hes-a-teddy-bear-family-mourns-albuquerque-man-killed-while-riding-his-bike/

The family has set up a GoFundMe to help ease their financial burden during this difficult time: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-roberts-family-after-tragic-loss