Albuquerque, NM – At Least One Hurt in Crash at 98th St & Central Ave

Albuquerque, NM (August 11, 2024) – On Saturday, August 10, at least one person was injured following a car accident in the Albuquerque area. The accident occurred at the intersection of 98th Street NW and Central Avenue NW that night around 10:18 p.m.

Emergency crews were present to render aid to the involved parties. The area was temporarily closed while authorities were on site to render the necessary medical aid. The injured parties were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel, and those needing further support were later hospitalized by ambulance for additional treatment. The area was closed for several hours until emergency responders could clear the site of the resulting debris. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress, and more updates will be provided as it continues. 

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

Car Wrecks in New Mexico

The majority of people in New Mexico drive every day, and car accidents are the state’s top cause of death and serious injury. Unfortunately, driving is not always safe. According to statistics, Albuquerque is home to some of the worst drivers in the state of New Mexico. More traffic accidents occur in the city regularly than anywhere else in the state. In a recent year, there were 19,034 crashes in Bernalillo County or one every 27 minutes on average. With 675 DUI crashes in the state, Albuquerque also had the highest number of alcohol-related crashes that year. It is important that you are able to pursue a claim for recovery with the help of a skilled legal team. At Will Ferguson & Associates we can help you pursue compensation for your injuries.

You need to get in touch with an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer as soon as possible if you’re considering building a solid case to recover damages for your crash injuries. Dealing with the aftermath of a serious crash is never easy, and you should do everything possible to maximize your recovery. Call our offices at (505) 243-5566 to arrange a free legal consultation with an attorney at Will Ferguson & Associates.