Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) – Opening arguments took place on Monday, as the trial began for former Albuquerque police officer Krystal Garcia.
She was off-duty while riding on back of a motorcycle during a deadly hit-and-run on Central Avenue and Coors in May of 2025. The motorcycle was driven at a high rate of speed by another off-duty APD officer Ezekiel Florez.
She’s accused of fleeing the scene after they hit Daniel Trujillo who was crossing the street at that moment he later died at the hospital. Investigators said both officers fled the scene and did not render aid to Trujillo or call 911. Four hours later, the two returned to the scene of the crash.
In opening statements, Garcia’s attorneys told jurors she was unaware a crash had even happened since she was the passenger.
Florez, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and tampering with evidence. If convicted, Garcia faces more than 4 years in prison
