Albuquerque, NM – At Least One Injured in Wreck on San Antonio Dr

Albuquerque, NM (November 8, 2024) – At least one person suffered injuries following a traffic accident on Friday, November 8, in the area of Albuquerque. Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site early that morning around 9:43 a.m. at the 5600 block of San Antonio Drive NE near San Pedro Drive NE. 

The accident resulted in the roadway being closed for several hours, and emergency crews were present to provide the necessary medical aid to the injured parties. The injured parties were later hospitalized for further treatment. The extent of the resulting injuries has not been determined, and the number of involved parties was not included in the initial reports. The roadway was later reopened after tow trucks were able to clear the resulting debris. No further information on the accident has been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress. 

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

Distracted Driving Crashes in New Mexico

It comes as no surprise that distracted driving is still a significant issue in New Mexico. Statistics indicate that the majority of collisions in the state are caused by inattentive drivers. A distracted driver caused a car accident almost every 56 minutes on average in 2017, and there were 9,386 distracted driving collisions reported across the state that year. Driver distraction contributed to 382 fatal collisions in the state in 2020 alone, accounting for almost 36% of all traffic fatalities in New Mexico. If you or a loved one is unfairly hurt by a reckless or distracted driver, you need to be ready to pursue a claim for compensation after a serious collision. 

It can be hard to pursue a full recovery on your own. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you during the difficult time following a traffic accident. We have helped many people just like you, and our Albuquerque car accident lawyers are ready to protect your legal rights. Call our offices today at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your claim with our trained team of personal injury lawyers.