Albuquerque, NM – Atrisco Dr & Western Trl Crash with Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (August 21, 2024) – On Wednesday, August 21, there were confirmed injuries after a car accident in the Albuquerque area. The crash took place at around 7:01 a.m. at the corner of Atrisco Drive NW and Western Trail NW. The injured parties were provided aid by responding paramedics before being transferred to a local hospital for further treatment. 

At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The circumstances leading to the crash were not included in the initial reports. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the site of resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

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

New Mexico Car Wrecks

A recent year saw 36,555 collisions on New Mexico roads, with hundreds of fatalities reported. Bernalillo County experiences an average of one auto collision every 38 minutes, according to the most recent crash data. Some of the worst drivers in the country reside in New Mexico, which routinely ranks among the states with the worst rates of traffic deaths. Nearly 90 percent of reported crashes are caused by driver error, according to statistics. In the event that a catastrophic auto accident injures you or a loved one, it is imperative that you retain the services of an experienced attorney to protect your rights.

Only a qualified Albuquerque personal injury lawyer can help you get the full and fair compensation you are owed following a life-changing car crash. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you during this difficult time, and we have a proven track record of helping people across New Mexico fully recover after a crash. If you want to get started on your claim today, we are ready to get to work on your full recovery. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.