Albuquerque, NM – At Least One Hurt in Crash at San Mateo Blvd & I-40

Albuquerque, NM (August 26, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries resulting from a car accident in the Albuquerque area on Sunday, August 25. The accident took place on San Mateo Boulevard NE near the Interstate 40 EB off-ramp at around 8 p.m. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel before being transported to nearby hospitals by ambulance for further treatment. 

At this time, the extent of the related damages has not been determined. 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. No further information on the accident has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

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

Auto Accidents in New Mexico

The roads are never completely safe. Some of the worst drivers in the country live in New Mexico, with some of the worst being from Albuquerque. In other words, a careless driver can cause a crash that changes your life. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) says that between 2020 and 2021, the number of fatal crashes in the state rose by almost 20 percent. In 2020, 398 people died in car accidents in New Mexico, increasing to 481 deaths the following year. If you or someone close to you gets hurt badly in a car accident, you should be ready to work with a qualified lawyer to go after a strong compensation claim.

A skilled Albuquerque personal injury attorney can step in to make sure your case is handled appropriately at every stage if you are hurt in a car accident. In the challenging aftermath of an accident, the legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to support you every step of the way. Our attorneys will fight to collect compensation on your behalf after your crash. Please contact us today at (505) 243-5566 to schedule a free-of-charge initial consultation with our legal team.