Albuquerque, NM – At Least One Hurt in Wreck at Zuni Rd & Lead Ave
Albuquerque, NM (February 26, 2024) – At least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Sunday, February 25. Early that morning at around 9:19 p.m., the collision was reported at the corner of Zuni Road SE and Lead Avenue SE. The extent and number of the related injuries have not yet been determined.
Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. Those requiring further treatment were later hospitalized for further support. The area was temporarily closed while paramedics and local authorities were present.
Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local authorities are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.
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
Speeding motorists are a typical sight on New Mexico’s roads. The state has one of the highest percentages of fatal speeding-related collisions in the country, making speeding a dangerous problem. According to a recent nine-year study, over 2,000 deaths in the state were caused by speed, and roughly 37 percent of fatal crashes in the study involved speeding drivers. In New Mexico, there were an estimated 115 speeding-related fatalities for every 100 fatal crashes. Bernalillo County accounted for 36 of the 150 fatalities caused by speeding drivers in the state last year.
There is no foolproof way to prevent a car accident. The state’s highways are filled with speeding motorists, and all it takes is one careless driver to cause a serious crash. After a major car accident, you need to be certain that you can make decisions that will safeguard your legal rights, and you want to make sure that you do everything within your power to maximize your rehabilitation following a life-altering auto accident. The decisions you make now will have an impact on the rest of your life. Your entire way of life is frequently in jeopardy, and you must be able to receive just compensation to fully cover your damages.
You need to know that you are not alone after a serious car accident. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you exercise your legal rights and fight for the full compensation you are owed. If you try to handle your case on your own, you are at risk of putting your recovery at risk. You need to partner with a trained Albuquerque car crash lawyer who is ready to help you during this difficult time. If you are ready to get to work on your case, we are just a phone call away. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566. Our skilled legal team is ready to protect your legal rights and fight for a full recovery.