Albuquerque, NM – At Least One Hurt in Car Wreck at I-25 & I-40

Albuquerque, NM (August 28, 2024) – On Wednesday, August 28, injuries were reported following a car crash in Albuquerque. The accident was reported that morning, around 11:41 a.m., on Interstate 25 SB near Interstate 40 WB. Emergency responders were dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. 

At least one person involved in the collision was hurt, but the severity and number of the related damages have not been determined. The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital for additional treatment. No updates on the conditions of the crash victims have been provided. The area was temporarily closed until tow trucks were able to remove the resulting debris. No further information is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

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

New Mexico Auto Accidents

New Mexico has some of the worst drivers in the country, which means that there is always a risk of being hurt in a crash. Statistics show that, somewhere in the state, a car accident gets reported every 12 minutes, and someone is hurt on the road almost every 26 minutes. More accidents happen in Albuquerque than anywhere else in New Mexico, and Bernalillo County has the most accidents out of any county in the state. Accident statistics show that almost one percent of crashes in the state end in death, and almost a third end in injuries. Some of the most common reasons for major accidents in the state are drivers who are speeding, distracted, or drunk. You should file a claim for compensation if a careless driver hurts you or someone close to you.

New Mexico law firm Will Ferguson & Associates is ready to help you through this difficult period following a devastating auto accident. We want to help in any way we can. You can get assistance from our accident lawyers at every stage of the claims process. Contact our offices at (505) 243-5566.