Albuquerque, NM - At Least One Injured in Crash at Cibola Lp & Ellison Dr

Albuquerque, NM (May 17, 2022) - A vehicle incident in Albuquerque wounded at least one person on Sunday afternoon, May 15. Around 3:23 p.m. the accident happened near the junction of Cibola Loop and NW and Ellison Drive NW.

Two automobiles crashed at the site, causing many road closures. While emergency services were on the scene, the area was shut off. The number of victims and the severity of the injuries caused have not yet been published.

The cause of the accident is still being investigated.

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

Auto Accidents in New Mexico

In New Mexico, serious vehicle accidents are common. According to the state's Department of Transportation, collisions in New Mexico resulted in roughly 20,000 injuries and 392 deaths last year. According to state data, an automobile accident happens every 26 minutes, resulting in around 40,000 incidents each year. Each year, around 25,000 people are injured in these collisions.

After receiving sufficient medical treatment after a vehicle accident, contact a personal injury attorney right soon. Your lawyer may be able to assist you with dealing with the insurance provider and other aspects of your case. Keep a record of everything that happened during the incident, as well as any evidence you collect, such as medical records, to substantiate your personal injury. These documents might be crucial to the outcome of your lawsuit. It could be good to use your phone to snap images of the incident and make notes on anything you recall from the vehicle collision.

You must never be held responsible for an automobile accident caused by someone else's carelessness. At Will Ferguson & Associates, we believe that the legal system can assist victims in receiving the compensation they are entitled to. If you've been unfairly harmed in a car accident, our attorneys will fight to protect your rights, and our skilled team will work relentlessly on your behalf to hold the responsible party accountable.

Contact an Albuquerque vehicle accident lawyer at (505) 243-5566 if you have been harmed in a car accident.

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Disclaimer: At Will Ferguson & Associates, it is our goal to honor the victims of the nightmarish accidents that often take place in New Mexico. We would also like to familiarize the public with ways they can avoid a similar fate and what they can do, should the unthinkable happen. The information contained within this article is not to be viewed as any type of medical or legal advice. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.