Loving, NM – Driver Dies in Semi-Truck Crash at US-385 & NM-31

Loving, NM (February 26, 2024) – A Texas man was killed after a collision involving an 18-wheeler in the Loving area on Sunday morning, February 25. The deadly accident occurred on US-385 near NM-31 early that morning at around 6:47 a.m. Local reports indicated that a passenger car and a commercial truck collided at the scene. 

Emergency responders were dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. It was later revealed that 20-year-old Anthony River suffered fatal injuries in the accident. Despite life-saving measures by attending medical personnel, River was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The area was closed for approximately three hours while emergency crews were present. No other injuries were reported in the accident. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be released as it continues. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Deadly Semi-Truck Crashes in New Mexico

Semi-truck accidents can be completely devastating, and they are known to result in many deadly accidents in New Mexico each year. The fatality rate in an 18-wheeler crash is much higher than in a typical collision. An estimated one in 35 semi-truck crashes end in death in New Mexico. A commercial truck can weigh tens of thousands of pounds fully loaded. Needless to say, this can be completely catastrophic when it collides at highway speeds with a passenger car. There were 821 large truck crashes reported across the state in 2022, with 44 resulting in deaths and 235 causing injuries. Nearly 3 percent of semi-truck crashes end in death and almost 30 percent end in fatality. You need to partner with a skilled lawyer if you lose someone in an unexpected trucking accident. 

The steps you take after a deadly accident can be difficult to manage. You need to be sure that you can pursue a claim for compensation in order to obtain justice. It is already hard enough to deal with the loss of a loved one. You should not be made to deal with the financial repercussions of a deadly accident. The at-fault party should still be held responsible so that you can get the justice you need to get back to your everyday life. 

Wrongful death claims can be incredibly complicated, and you should not be left to handle one alone. You need to be sure that you can get the most out of your case by working with a trained Loving semi-truck accident lawyer. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you during this time to ensure your legal rights are protected. We are just a phone call away if you are ready to get started on your case. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566. When you work with our legal team you can know your case is in good hands, and we will diligently fight to protect your legal rights at every stage of the process.