Albuquerque, NM – APD Responds to Auto Wreck on Palomas Ave NE

Albuquerque, NM (November 18, 2023) – The Albuquerque Police Department and the Albuquerque Fire Rescue were requested to provide assistance at the scene of an automobile accident late Friday afternoon, November 17.

At around 3:50 p.m., calls for help came in regarding a crash on Palomas Avenue Northeast. The motor vehicle collision prompted authorities to close off a portion of the roadway as they provided assistance with clearing the scene. Emergency medical services personnel were requested to care for injured victims. Those who required further medical attention were transferred to local hospitals. The Albuquerque Police Department is currently investigating the crash.

Our thoughts are with those injured as a result of this accident.

Car Accidents in New Mexico

Collisions occur every day in New Mexico. Many of these accidents result in serious injuries for those involved. We continue to see innocent people hurt as a result of negligence. Even though motorists are required to provide a duty of care to others, when they breach the duty, they can cause harm to anyone else around them. Common causes of auto accidents that take place here in the state of New Mexico include:

• Speeding: When motors travel above the posted speed limit, they are at an increased risk of losing control of their vehicles. Unfortunately, speeding can increase the severity of collisions.
• Drunk driving: Even though we have many laws in place across the United States to prevent drivers from entering our roadways while impaired, we continue to see the devastating impact that their doing so can have. Innocent people continue to be harmed as a result of accidents caused by drivers who are drunk and those who are impaired by drugs.
• Recklessness: There are countless reckless actions that have devastating consequences on other drivers sharing the road. We see countless vehicle collisions take place as a result of motorists who pass stop signs or red lights at intersections, switch lanes in a careless manner, or even tailgate.
• Distracted driving: Drivers who are distracted are at an increased risk of crashing into other vehicles nearby. Unfortunately, distractions are one of the more common causes of vehicle collisions in our country. Each year, it is the cause of more than 450 vehicle collisions on our roadways.

If you are involved in an accident as a result of a driver who was reckless or negligent, you should consult with a New Mexico car accident lawyer as soon as possible. You may have legal options that can help you secure financial compensation for your losses and damages.

At Will Ferguson & Associates, our car accident lawyers are fully committed to protecting the legal rights of each client we represent. Following your crash, our team will do everything possible to ensure you are able to get the maximum possible compensation. To get started on your case, reach out to our New Mexico personal injury law firm by calling 505-243-5566.