Albuquerque, NM – Sunset Farm & Sunset Rd Injury Collision

Albuquerque, NM (August 7, 2024) – On Wednesday, August 7, at least one person suffered injuries following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area. That morning, around 8:27 a.m., the accident was first reported at the crossing of Sunset Farm Road SW and Sunset Road SW. The injured parties were treated by attending paramedics before being transferred to local hospitals for further aid. 

The roadway was closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were later needed to remove the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. The circumstances leading to the collision have not been determined. The severity and number of the related injuries have not been determined. No updates on the conditions of the crash victims have been provided. No additional information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be released as the investigation continues.

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

Distracted Driving Crashes in New Mexico

Almost every day we witness drivers looking down at stop signs or behind the wheel. Still, recent polls reveal that a sizable portion of drivers freely acknowledge using their phones while operating a vehicle. In the United States, New Mexico has one of the highest rates of distracted driving-related collisions. According to statistics, distracted driving is suspected in around 40.75 percent of accidents in the state. This number is around five times greater than the national average. If a distracted driver causes you harm while driving in New Mexico, you have the right to seek just recompense. You should work with an experienced legal counsel if you wish to pursue a claim against the motorist who was responsible for a major collision.

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