Pronoy Bhattacharya, 7, killed in pedestrian hit-and-run crash in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:27am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, December 12, 2021

APD releases new details in fatal Sunday night hit-and-run near BioPark

A family of four pedestrians was leaving the Parade of Lights and was walking in a southbound crosswalk, across Central, to get to their parking spot at Tingley Beach. As the family was crossing Central, a dark-colored off-road vehicle, traveling westbound on Central, sped through a red light at the intersection and struck two family members.

Boy killed in hit-and-run crash near River of Lights

According to witnesses, the family was walking in the crosswalk, with the pedestrian crossing signal illuminated, when a gray or dark-colored off-road vehicle ran a red light hitting the boy and his father.

Community pays tribute to boy killed in hit-and-run

Many people wanted to share stories of Bhattacharya and pay tribute to him, and they built a memorial with flowers, balloons and candles Monday evening. 

'We know you have young children too': APD chief makes plea to suspect in deadly hit-and-run

On Thursday, Medina issued a personal plea on the department's Facebook page asking Almanza to turn himself in. He also asked Almanza’s family members to work with them to help.

'Nothing's going to bring my son back': Police arrest suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a 7-year-old

Pronoy Bhattacharya was killed in a hit-and-run accident on December 12th. Almost two months later, the suspect has been arrested and Pronoy's family looks forward to justice.

Belen man indicted in hit-and-run crash that left a boy dead

Prosecutors said 27-year-old Sergio Almanza of Belen is facing six charges in the case including homicide by vehicle, driving while under the influence, leaving the scene of a fatal accident and tampering with evidence.

Suspect in deadly River of Lights hit-and-run appears in court

27-year-old Sergio Almanza appeared in court today almost 2 months after being accused of hitting and killing 7-year-old Pronoy Bhattacharya.

Motion filed to order witnesses to testify in fatal River of Lights crash case

The state filed a new motion to get Adrian Edgar Casas and Andres Salazar to participate in pretrial interviews and testimony in exchange for some legal protection. 

People Involved: 
Pronoy Bhattacharya
Sergio Almanza

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