Albuquerque, NM – Serious Injury Collision at University Blvd & Mesa Vista Rd

Albuquerque, NM (October 9, 2023) – A serious car accident in Albuquerque on Sunday, October 9, required support from local paramedics. 

Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at around 8:09 p.m. at the corner of University Boulevard NE and Mesa Vista Road NE. The vehicles involved sustained significant damage, and the road was closed for several hours. The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transported to a local medical facility. 

The extent and number of resulting injuries have not yet been determined. The circumstances leading to the collision were not reported at this time. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

High-Speed Crashes in New Mexico

When you go over the speed limit, the danger of a collision increases significantly. Despite this fact, many motorists in New Mexico still drive too fast on the state’s highways and roads. According to the latest crash statistics, speeding drivers were involved in 370 fatal crashes that occurred in the state between 2017 and 2019. These fatalities accounted for over 35 percent of all reported New Mexico traffic fatalities. For a variety of reasons, speeding raises your risk of a serious collision, and the likelihood of losing control of a vehicle and the overall distance needed to stop a car completely behind the wheel are two of the main reasons.

Driving is one of the most dangerous things we do almost every single day, and most New Mexico residents depend on their cars in order to get around. This means that there is a lot of time spent on the road, and many drivers are known to cause serious collisions due to general negligence. If this happens to you, you need to be ready to take immediate legal action to ensure that you can make a complete recovery. It is common for crash victims to incur costly medical bills, vehicle repairs, and lost income as a result of a collision, and this can make life extremely difficult for the foreseeable future. 

Being in a car accident is overwhelming, and it’s important to know what to do in the aftermath. You need to know that you have someone who is in your corner and understands the law. A trained New Mexico car crash lawyer will be able to fight for the full and fair compensation you are owed following a life-changing car accident. This is often the only way to recover after a serious crash. 

You need to talk with a qualified personal injury lawyer in Albuquerque to make sure that you are able to recover after a serious crash. Our team at Will Ferguson & Associates knows how to get real results for our clients, and we can get to work on your case as soon as possible. Contact our offices at (505) 243-5566 for a free consultation to discuss your case.