Teen Motorcyclist Killed in NM 528 Crash in Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho, NM (February 12, 2026) — A 19-year-old motorcyclist, Patrick Bartlow, died in a collision on NM 528 near Hilltop Plaza.
According to authorities, the crash involved Bartlow’s dirt bike and another vehicle. He was found unresponsive in the northbound lanes and pronounced dead at the scene.
The other vehicle, which sustained significant front-end damage, stopped in the eastbound lanes. The driver of this vehicle was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Emergency response units, including police, investigated the incident, which remains ongoing. Lane closures were enforced while authorities processed the scene.
No further details on the circumstances of the crash or the condition of the injured driver have been released.