Albuquerque, NM - At Least One Hurt in Crash at San Pedro & Ridgecrest Dr

Albuquerque, NM (April 16, 2024) - A serious auto accident in the Albuquerque area on Tuesday, April 16, required support from local paramedics. The collision occurred at the crossing of San Pedro Drive SE and Ridgecrest Drive SE that morning around 6:57 a.m. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present. 

At least one person involved in the crash was hurt, and paramedics were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the crash victims. The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transferred to a nearby hospital by ambulance. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. Local authorities advised local drivers to avoid the scene and to prepare for significant delays. No further information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being handled by local law enforcement officials. 

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

You never really know when you will be hurt by a reckless driver. Speeding is particularly common on New Mexico roads, and drivers in the state have a bad habit of exceeding the speed limit. In a single year, over 150 people died in New Mexico due to speeding-related collisions, and the data indicates that certain counties see a higher frequency of high-speed crashes than others. In Bernalillo County, there were 36 fatal speeding-related collisions recorded in that year, the highest number for any county in the state. Speeding makes it much harder to control a car, and the force of impact in a high-speed collision will almost always be much greater. 

On the roadways of New Mexico, serious accidents take place every day. If you or a loved one gets in an unplanned collision, be ready to pursue the appropriate legal action. You do not want to be burdened with mounting medical bills and other costs after being hurt by a reckless driver. Only an experienced New Mexico personal injury attorney can assist you in obtaining the full compensation needed to completely recover. If you choose to pursue a compensation claim, a lawyer can help you build the strongest possible case to protect your legal rights. He or she can assist in the accident investigation to identify the individual or persons responsible for your injuries and any additional losses. Even while it can be challenging to place blame for an accident on your own, your attorney will know how to put together a strong case to get you the best outcome possible.

At every stage, the team of lawyers at Will Ferguson & Associates is ready to provide the necessary legal guidance to protect your rights. Our Albuquerque personal injury attorneys are ready to take on your case, and we have a proven track record of success representing injured clients in New Mexico. If you have any questions concerning your ability to submit a claim, please give us a call at (505) 243-5566.