Albuquerque, NM – At Least One Injured in Crash at Ladera Dr & Unser Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (October 21, 2024) – There were reported injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Monday, October 21. Early that morning around 7:33 a.m., the collision was first reported at the corner of Ladera Drive NW and Unser Boulevard NW. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a nearby hospital for additional treatment. 

At this time, the circumstances leading to the accident have not been determined. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were later sent to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway. No additional information on the crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local authorities, and more information will be released as it continues. 

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

New Mexico Car Wrecks

When driving a car, you are never completely safe. Vehicle collisions are common across the Land of Enchantment, and drivers in the state are some of the worst in the country. Crash data indicates that New Mexico has experienced an annual rise in the number of fatal car accidents in recent years. According to findings from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), there were almost 20 percent more fatal collisions in 2021 compared to 2020. There were 481 recorded fatal car crashes in 2021, a significant increase from the 398 recorded the year before. It can be hard to manage your recovery on your own, and it’s important that you are ready to fight for a full recovery with the help of a trained lawyer. 

If you want to file a claim for compensation after a serious car accident, it’s always in your best interests to get in touch with an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. If you are not able to pursue a successful outcome in your case, it could impact the rest of your life. Contact Will Ferguson & Associates today at (505) 243-5566.