Belen, NM – Life-Threatening Injuries in Head-on Crash on I-25

Belen, NM (June 2, 2025) – Two people were injured after a car accident in the Belen area on Saturday, May 31, with one victim reportedly sustaining life-threatening injuries. The crash took place on Interstate 25 near milepost 191. Local reports indicated that a Dodge passenger car was headed north in the southbound lanes of the interstate when the driver collided head-on with a semi-truck.

Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to provide aid to the involved parties. The woman driving the Dodge suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a local hospital by ambulance, and the driver of the semi was also hurt in the impact. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided at this time. The area was temporarily closed while local authorities were present. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in progress.

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

Head-on Collisions in New Mexico

Due to the tremendous force involved, head-on collisions are among the most devastating types of accidents possible. When two vehicles are traveling in opposing directions, the outcome could be deadly. Head-on crashes only account for two percent of automobile accidents each year, but they cause more than 10 percent of all traffic fatalities, according to crash statistics. Spinal injuries, brain injuries, catastrophic injuries, broken bones, and even paralysis are the most frequent injuries caused by head-on collisions.

With the aid of a personal injury attorney with experience with severe injuries from automobile accidents, you will be in a better position to assess the value of your claim. Your attorney can help you determine if you are entitled to any past, present, or future damages by carefully reviewing your case. Contact an attorney from the start of your case if you want to ensure that the insurance provider will pay the entire value of your claim.

At Will Ferguson & Associates, we dedicate our full attention to each case, and our legal team strives to provide the best possible defense for New Mexicans injured in traffic accidents. Please contact our offices at (505) 243-5566 if you have sustained injuries in a serious traffic accident. Our group of New Mexico car crash lawyers will make every attempt to fight for the fair compensation you are owed.