Two teens charged with murder for intentionally hitting cyclist with stolen vehicle
- Two boys, aged 11 and 13, arrested for involvement in the death of a bicycle commuter.
- Footage revealed the vehicle intentionally struck Scott Habermehl while he was riding his bike.
- The case highlights growing concerns about juvenile crime and accountability in the community.
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, on May 29, 2024, a tragic incident occurred when cyclist Scott Habermehl, riding to his job at Sandia National Laboratories, was intentionally struck by a stolen vehicle driven by a 13-year-old boy. The collision occurred at approximately 4:40 a.m. as he rode his bike in a bike lane equipped with a safety light and helmet. Initially reported as a hit-and-run, investigators identified the perpetrators after an anonymous tip revealed cellphone footage circulating on social media. The video showed the vehicle rapidly approaching the cyclist, with a juvenile in the front seat waving a handgun and urging the driver to 'bump' into the cyclist. Authorities moved swiftly to arrest the 13-year-old driver, who was already on juvenile probation, and subsequently apprehended the 11-year-old passenger, while the search continued for a 15-year-old co-conspirator. Both boys are described as