Albuquerque, NM – Driver Dies in Red Light Crash at Coal Ave & Broadway Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (April 22, 2024) – On Saturday, April 20, a driver was killed after a two-vehicle wreck in the Albuquerque area. The fatal accident was reported at the corner of Coal Avenue SE and Broadway Boulevard SE late that night around 11 p.m. According to local sources, a driver was speeding when they ran a red light at the intersection. 

The motorist crashed into another driver after running the light, killing the other party. The victim suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by attending medical personnel. The driver who ran the light was also injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. At this time, no updates on the fatal accident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Red Light Accidents in New Mexico

Every time you turn into a four-way intersection, there is a chance you will enter the path of an oncoming vehicle. Most of us do not give intersections much thought when we enter a crossroads since they are so ingrained in our daily lives. These places are quite dangerous when you look at the statistics. In a recent year, 42,060 persons died in car crashes in the United States, and more than 800 of these fatalities that year included people who ran red lights. The purpose of stop signs and traffic signals is to ensure the safety of all vehicles, but they are useless if drivers ignore them. If you lose someone in a fatal car accident, you should work with an experienced lawyer to achieve a full financial recovery. 

Losing a loved one in a tragic accident is never easy. Our skilled legal staff is aware of the emotional toll that losing a family member can cause, and it can be magnified when there are significant financial losses. Like any other kind of accident, deadly crashes can cause financial losses, but these costs frequently fall to the surviving family members rather than the victim. Not defending your legal rights during this legal team would be putting too much on the line. Your wrongful death claim is ready for a skilled attorney to handle in order to hold the responsible party accountable for their actions. 

Dealing with a deadly collision is a difficult experience. It is important that you are prepared to do everything possible to protect your legal rights at this time. A qualified Albuquerque wrongful death lawyer will be ready to fight for your full recovery. Will Ferguson & Associates has a proven track record of helping grieving families in New Mexico pursue successful claims after a deadly crash. If you are ready to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.