New Mexico State Police make arrest after fatal motorcycle crash on Interstate 25

Upon arrival, officers observed several civilians rendering aid to the motorcyclist identified as Keegan Thomas (24).

Source: New Mexico State Police (via Facebook)

Albuquerque, NM – On June 6, 2026, at approximately 11:54 p.m., the New Mexico State Police was requested by the Albuquerque Police Department to assume a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and one other vehicle on Interstate 25 northbound near Comanche Road in Albuquerque.

Upon arrival, officers observed several civilians rendering aid to the motorcyclist identified as Keegan Thomas (24). Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported Thomas to an area hospital.

Subscribe to the Daily Las Cruces Digest

* indicates required

Email Address *

First Name *How would you like to be addressed in personalized emails?

/* real people should not fill this in and expect good things – do not remove this or risk form bot signups */

During the investigation, officers contacted witnesses who had stopped at the scene and located a 2013 BMW displaying significant driver-side damage consistent with damage observed on the motorcycle. The driver of the BMW was identified as Danny Sanchez (58). The preliminary investigation indicates that both the BMW and the motorcycle were traveling northbound on Interstate 25. For reasons still under investigation, the BMW struck the motorcycle from behind. The impact caused Thomas to be ejected from the motorcycle. The BMW continued traveling until Sanchez realized the vehicle was inoperable and pulled over on the right shoulder.

Thomas later succumbed to his injuries sustained in the crash.

Sanchez was charged with homicide by vehicle, aggravated DWI, and careless driving. Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in this crash.

This investigation remains under investigation by the New Mexico State Police with assistance from the Vehicular Crimes Unit.