Albuquerque, NM – At Least One Hurt in Crash at 1st St & Central Ave

Albuquerque, NM (September 26, 2024) – At least one person suffered injuries in the aftermath of a serious car wreck in Albuquerque on Thursday, September 26. Early that morning around 1:27 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at the intersection of 1st Street NW and Central Avenue NW. The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not yet been determined.

The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transferred to local hospitals by ambulance. At this time, the circumstances leading to the collision have not been provided. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews worked the scene. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. No additional updates on the accident are currently available. Local law enforcement officials are in charge of the ongoing accident investigation.

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

New Mexico drivers have a reputation for exceeding the speed limit. Unfortunately, sharing the road with a speeding driver puts everyone else at risk. When a driver speeds, they are less able to keep control of their car and stop it in time to avoid potentially fatal crashes. Every year, speed-related collisions claim the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. Speeding drivers are responsible for about 25 percent of all traffic deaths in New Mexico, according to the latest crash statistics. Drivers who choose to exceed the speed limit and cause a serious collision should be held accountable for their actions. This is often only possible by pursuing a personal injury claim with the help of a skilled legal team.

It is important that you work with a qualified Albuquerque car accident attorney following a life-changing collision to ensure your legal rights are protected at every stage of your personal injury claim. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to protect your rights at every stage of your recovery. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 to get started on your case. You will be glad you did.