Albuquerque, NM – Serious Injuries in Wreck at Indiana St & Lomas Blvd
Albuquerque, NM (June 19, 2024) – On Tuesday, June 18, there were reported injuries after a car crash in the Albuquerque area. The accident happened that night around 9:02 p.m. at the corner of Indiana Street NE and Lomas Boulevard NE. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt.
At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to provide aid to the involved parties. The victims requiring additional treatment were later transferred to local hospitals by ambulance. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident 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.
Distracted Driving Accidents in New Mexico
It is safe to assume that distracted driving is on the rise as we witness more and more drivers looking down at their phones every day. According to the most recent figures, distracted driving accounts for an astoundingly high percentage of crashes in New Mexico and is a contributing factor in nearly 41 percent of fatalities countrywide. New Mexico has a distracted driving crash rate that is nearly 12 percentage points higher than that of Hawaii, the second-highest state on the list, but it is still about five times higher than the national average. These statistics should worry everybody who has to drive in New Mexico, and they should always remember that a distracted motorist could hit someone at any time. With the help of an effective lawyer, you may be able to pursue lost compensation following a serious collision.
The team of trained lawyers at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to support you as you pursue a full recovery after a serious car accident. Our team of Albuquerque car accident attorneys will be by your side every step of the way. Call us at (505) 243-5566 to get started on your case today. You will be glad you did.