Todd Perchert, 55, along with his wife Danielle and their attorney James Tawney, held a news conference in Albuquerque seeking accountability following a crash involving Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina on February 17, 2024. Perchert was driving his 1966 Ford Mustang when Chief Medina, responding to a nearby altercation, accelerated into Perchert’s vehicle.
Perchert sustained severe injuries including a broken collarbone, eight broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and facial lacerations, requiring extensive surgery and hospitalization. The aftermath has left Perchert in constant pain and limited mobility, disrupting their active lifestyle and forcing cancellation of anniversary travel plans.
The Percherts expressed disappointment in Mayor Tim Keller’s praise of Chief Medina’s actions and perceived lack of concern from the Albuquerque Police Department. Their attorney criticized the internal investigation and called for accountability, questioning why New Mexico State Police weren’t involved. Mayor Keller’s office expressed concern for Perchert’s recovery and confidence in the ongoing investigation. The APD highlighted the ongoing internal investigation and crash review board to determine accountability and policy adherence.
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Daisy Chaparro
Daisy Chaparro is an El Paso native committed to serving her community through compassionate and effective legal representation. After graduating from El Dorado High School, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy from St. Mary’s University. Daisy went on to earn her Juris Doctor (magna cum laude) from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2015. She proudly represents clients with a dedication rooted in her deep ties to the border region.
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