Driver Arrested for DWI, Faces Homicide Charges After Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Albuquerque
A 33-year-old driver, Demetrius Thomas, was arrested for DWI and is facing charges including homicide by vehicle following a fatal traffic crash on Central Avenue in Southeast Albuquerque. A female pedestrian was struck and killed by his vehicle, after which…
Albuquerque Santa Fe, NM, September 26, 2026 — Demetrius Thomas, 33, has been arrested and is facing charges that include homicide by vehicle in connection with a fatal traffic crash that occurred on Central Avenue in Southeast Albuquerque.
The incident involved a female pedestrian who was struck and killed by Thomas’s vehicle. According to preliminary information, Thomas initially fled the scene of the crash. However, he later returned to the location before being apprehended by authorities.
Thomas was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI). The additional charges, including homicide by vehicle, reflect the severity of the incident and its outcome. The specific sequence of events leading to the pedestrian being struck and the circumstances of Thomas’s departure from and return to the scene are under investigation.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased pedestrian, pending notification of next of kin.
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