Dominic Valencia, 18, struck and injured by an SUV while walking along Interstate 40 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Valencia was wanted for felony warrants and crossed westbound lanes of Interstate 40 before attempting to cross eastbound traffic. An SUV hit Valencia on the front side.
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