Angelica Baca, 39, killed in pedestrian collision at Louisiana and Gibson in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:27am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, March 23, 2019

1 killed, 3 injured after street racing crash in Albuquerque

Police say it appears a woman was crossing a street Saturday night when she was fatally struck by one of the vehicles racing down a street.

Mother of two identified as victim in possible drag racing crash

Albuquerque police said that, right now, all signs show four Kirtland Air Force Base airmen were drag racing when they crashed into a woman, killing her at Louisiana and Gibson Bouelvards.

Kirtland airman to face military trial for deadly crash

Airman 1st Class Calvin Cooper is charged with negligent homicide, manslaughter and drunken or reckless operation of a vehicle, said Kirtland Air Force spokesman James Fisher.

Airman involved in fatal pedestrian crash headed to trial

His trial by court-martial is scheduled to start Monday, Jan. 25 on charges of involuntary manslaughter, negligent homicide and reckless driving.

Airman accused in fatal crash asks judge to toss case

Defense attorney Capt. Victoria Clark argued that the charges should be dismissed because the Impreza was not inspected before it was destroyed in July.

Airman found guilty for deadly 2019 crash

Since Cooper is an airman, the Air Force took over the case. Tuesday, a court-martial panel convicted Cooper of involuntary manslaughter and negligent homicide.

Kirtland airman sentenced to 5 years for deadly 2019 crash

 Calvin Cooper was sentenced to five years behind bars in a military court Wednesday.

People Involved: 
Angelica Baca
Calvin Cooper

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