News Flash Home
The original item was published from 4/29/2021 2:25:00 PM to 5/7/2021 12:00:00 AM.

News Flash

News Releases

Posted on: April 29, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on Missouri Avenue

Motorcycle Endorsements

For the second time this week, Las Cruces police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist who was not properly licensed to operate a motorcycle.

Shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, Las Cruces police and fire were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of Missouri Avenue and Triviz Drive. A 27-year-old man, operating a Harley-Davidson Sportster, was not wearing a helmet and received multiple injuries. He was initially transported to MountainView Regional Medical Center and then to University Medical Center of El Paso. As of Thursday morning, he was listed in stable condition. No other major injuries were reported in the crash.

Traffic investigators learned a 19-year-old woman driving a white Acura RDX was traveling west on Missouri. At the same time, a Nissan Sentra, driven by a 72-year-old woman, was traveling east on Missouri. At the intersection, the Acura turned left in front of the Nissan. The two vehicles collided in the intersection.

Traffic investigators believe the driver of the Harley, travelling behind the Sentra, tried to avoid the crash in front of him by braking and laying down his motorcycle. Unfortunately, it appears, the motorcyclist was traveling too close to the Sentra to avoid the crash. Police learned the motorcyclist did not have a necessary license to operate a motorcycle in New Mexico.

The crash remains under investigation. Traffic citations are pending.

On Monday, April 26, Las Cruces police investigated a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of El Paseo Road and Boutz Road. In that crash, the motorcyclist also failed to have the necessary license to operate a motorcycle in New Mexico.

New Mexico law requires motorcyclists to obtain what is commonly referred to as a motorcycle endorsement. The endorsement is a license specific to operating a motorcycle. In additional to the requirements of obtaining a valid New Mexico driver’s license, the motorcycle endorsement requires completion of a motorcycle safety course and passage of a motorcycle license test.

 Failure to provide proof of a New Mexico motorcycle license, also known as a motorcycle endorsement, is similar to driving without a valid driver’s license. Any motorist who cannot provide proof of a valid license is issued a citation that involves a mandatory court appearance.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in News Releases

Branigan Library

Branigan Library Closed Easter Sunday

Posted on: March 27, 2023
LCFD Assists in Rescue of Hikers

LCFD Assists in Rescue of Hikers

Posted on: March 27, 2023
Red fire-hydrant

Marilissa Lane Water Outage

Posted on: March 24, 2023
Third Street Closure

Third Street Road Closure

Posted on: March 24, 2023
Lane Closure (1)

Walnut Street Lane Closures

Posted on: March 24, 2023
University Avenue Roadwork

University Avenue Lane Closures

Posted on: March 24, 2023
Shoulder Work

Calle de Alegra Shoulder Work

Posted on: March 24, 2023
Boy with Easter eggs in pool

Egg Splash

Posted on: March 21, 2023
Cummings Court Road Closure

Suzanne Avenue Road Closure

Posted on: March 20, 2023
Lane Closure (1)

Spruce Avenue Lane Closure

Posted on: March 20, 2023
Lane Closure (1)

Roadrunner Parkway Lane Closure

Posted on: March 20, 2023
City Council Without Masks

City Council to Meet March 20, 2023

Posted on: March 20, 2023
Cummings Court Road Closure

Spruce Avenue Temporary Road Closure

Posted on: March 20, 2023
Cummings Court Road Closure

Cummings Court Road Closure

Posted on: March 14, 2023
Chalk Artist

"Chalk the Plaza" Call for Artists

Posted on: March 8, 2023
Road Closed Sign

Aldrich Road Construction

Posted on: March 7, 2023
Lane Closure (1)

University Avenue Lane Closures

Posted on: March 3, 2023
Lane Closure (1)

Sonoma Ranch Boulevard Lane Closures

Posted on: February 24, 2023
Shoulder Work

Madrid Avenue Construction

Posted on: February 17, 2023
Lane Closure (1)

Engler Road Westbound Lane Closure

Posted on: February 10, 2023
Volunteers picking up trash in front of colorful mural

Team Up to Clean Up 2023!

Posted on: January 19, 2023
Picture of traffic cone

Walnut Street Construction

Posted on: December 29, 2022
Road Closed Sign

Westway Avenue Closure

Posted on: November 2, 2022