Albuquerque, NM – Car Wreck at Martin L. King Ave & Elm St

Albuquerque, NM (August 4, 2024) – At least one person was hurt after a car wreck in the Albuquerque area on Sunday, August 4. The collision occurred early that morning around 3:46 a.m. at the crossing of Martin Luther King Avenue NE and Elm Street NE. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and severity of the related damages have not been confirmed. 

The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel. Those requiring further support were later hospitalized by ambulance. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were dispatched to remove the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash 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 Wrecks in New Mexico

It is your responsibility as a motor vehicle operator to prevent causing injury to others on the road. Unfortunately, a lot of New Mexico drivers drive carelessly, endangering not just other people but also themselves. Every year, the state reports over 45,000 automobile accidents, of which approximately half include some sort of distracted driving element. In a recent year, a distracted motorist was responsible for an accident somewhere in the state every 56 minutes. At highway speeds, you can cover the length of a football field in the time it takes to send one text message. You must be certain that you are able to file a claim for compensation with the help of an experienced Albuquerque car accident lawyer after a life-changing auto accident. 

The respected New Mexico law firm Will Ferguson & Associates is ready to get to work on your case, and our legal team has a proven history of helping New Mexico victims file successful personal injury lawsuits. If you are ready to discuss your case with a crash lawyer, please give us a call today at (505) 243-5566.