Three people killed after fiery car crash in west Albuquerque

Three people died overnight Saturday in a single-vehicle crash in western Albuquerque. Another passenger suffered severe burns and was airlifted to Lubbock, Texas. Officers were called around 1:30 a.m. to the scene.

The collision happened near northbound Unser Boulevard Northwest and Ladera Drive Northwest. Albuquerque police officers responded to the deadly scene.

Investigators found a purple 2013 Infiniti was speeding north on Unser Boulevard from Interstate 40. The car ran a red light at Ladera Drive. It lost control past the intersection.

The vehicle crashed through three trees into the median. It caught fire quickly. Three occupants died in the vehicle.

A fourth person was airlifted to Lubbock with severe burns. As of Saturday, police have not released the identities of any victims. The incident remains under investigation.

Fatal wreck investigations in Albuquerque involve specialized traffic units. Officers measure skid marks and examine debris. They work to reconstruct the path of the car.

The investigation into the westside crash remains open.