Albuquerque, NM – Ave Cesar Chavez & I-25 Injury Collision

Albuquerque, NM (October 6, 2024) – At least one person suffered injuries in the aftermath of an auto accident in the Albuquerque area on Saturday, October 5. The crash occurred on Avenida Cesar Chavez SE near Interstate 25 NB late that night around 10:41 p.m. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. 

Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for additional treatment. At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. The roadway was temporarily closed until tow trucks could remove the resulting debris. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by 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 Distracted Driving Accidents

New Mexico is home to some of the nation’s worst drivers, and the state has a high rate of reckless driving crashes. Driver distraction is one of the main causes of catastrophic accidents across the state. In a recent year, this negligent behavior accounted for 8.3 percent of traffic fatalities and about 21.5 percent of injury collisions in New Mexico. According to statistics, there are over 3,000 fatalities and hundreds of thousands of serious injuries caused by distracted drivers in the United States each year. In the event that you or a loved one gets hurt in an automobile accident, you should be ready to file a lawsuit for damages with the support of an experienced lawyer.

The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to answer any questions that you may have about your legal rights during a free consultation. Our trained Albuquerque personal injury lawyers are prepared to fight for you and get you the best possible outcome for your case. If you are ready to get to work on your personal injury claim, contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566.