Sheriff's Sergeant Injured In Hit-And-Run Accident

A Bernalillo County Sheriff's sergeant has been injured in a hit-and-run accident while riding his department-issued motorcycle.

Cap. Ray Chavez says the other vehicle involved in the Monday morning accident left the scene in northwest Albuquerque but was stopped a short distance away.

Chavez says the officer suffered leg injuries that aren't life-threatening.

According to Chavez, the driver of the other vehicle was arrested. He says authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and trying to determine whether alcohol was involved.

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