Albuquerque, NM - At Least One Hurt in Wreck at 98th St & Tower Rd

Albuquerque, NM (July 5, 2024) - On Friday, July 5, there were reported injuries following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area. The accident occurred overnight around 12:29 a.m. at the corner of 98th Street SW and Tower Road SW. At least one person involved suffered injuries in the collision.

The injured parties were treated by attending medical personnel, and those requiring additional treatment were later hospitalized for treatment. The severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting wreckage and other debris. No additional information on the accident is currently available. However, local authorities are handling the ongoing accident into the cause of the crash, and more updates will be released as the investigation continues.

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

New Mexico Car Crashes

When driving, car accidents can occur practically anywhere at any moment. According to estimates from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), a crash occurs in the state of New Mexico around every 12 minutes. The fact that there is an injury in a crash approximately every 26 minutes is even more alarming. In the Land of Enchantment, there are over 40,000 car crashes reported each year, with hundreds of fatalities and tens of thousands of injuries. In the event of a serious auto accident, accident victims must be able to aggressively pursue a personal injury claim with the assistance of an experienced Albuquerque car accident lawyer.

The renowned New Mexico law firm Will Ferguson & Associates understands that you could be dealing with serious injuries and damages after a crash, and we want to help in your recovery. Our team of Albuquerque personal injury lawyers has a proven track record of assisting injured parties all over the state to pursue successful compensation claims. Give us a call today at (505) 243-5566 to get started on your case. You will be glad that we are on your side.