Albuquerque, NM – Anderson Ave & Cardenas Dr Injury Collision

Albuquerque, NM (October 15, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries resulting from a car accident in the Albuquerque area on Tuesday, October 15. The collision took place at the intersection of Anderson Avenue SE and Cardenas Drive SE that morning around 8:16 a.m. Attending medical personnel provided aid to the injured parties before they were transported to nearby hospitals by ambulance for further treatment. 

The extent of the related damages has not been determined at this time. The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the crash victims are currently available. Local law enforcement officials are managing an ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash. 

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

High-Speed Collisions in New Mexico

Speed limits are in place to make the road safer for everyone. Unfortunately, they are not effective when drivers fail to follow them. Speed is important in the event of a crash. It can often tell us if the collision will be a minor fender-bender or a devastating collision. Thousands of lives are lost to speeding drivers every year, and speeding motorists commonly cause fatal and life-changing crashes here in New Mexico. According to statistics, drivers who speed cause about 27 percent of all collisions in the state. It’s a known fact that driving at high speeds significantly increases the chance of a major collision. Sadly, a lot of drivers in New Mexico engage in this careless behavior. To get the most out of your case, it’s always advised to work directly with an experienced attorney as you handle your case. 

You don’t have to be on your own as you recover after a serious crash. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue full recoveries. Contact our trained Albuquerque car accident lawyers today at (505) 243-5566 to start working on your case with the help of a proven New Mexico legal team.