Albuquerque, NM – Candelaria Rd & San Mateo Blvd Injury Crash

Albuquerque, NM (November 9, 2024) – On Friday, November 8, a car accident in Albuquerque left at least one person with injuries. Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site that evening around 11:17 p.m. at the corner of Candelaria Road NE and San Mateo Boulevard NE. The injured parties were quickly treated by attending medical personnel, and ambulances were on hand to transport the crash victims to local hospitals for additional support. 

The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were later sent to clear the resulting debris and reopen the road. No further information on the accident has been provided at this time. Local law enforcement officials are investigating 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

Speed can mean the difference between a minor and a catastrophic car accident. According to statistics, nearly 29 percent of all reported traffic fatalities nationwide in 2021 involved speeding, and a total of 12,330 people died in high-speed crashes that year. High-speed crashes cost the American people more than $40.4 billion annually, and this shows how devastating a car accident can be for victims.  Speeding is a factor in nearly 31 percent of fatal motorcycle accidents, 18 percent of fatal car accidents, and 14 percent of fatal light-truck accidents. 

The path to recovery can be long and difficult after a car accident, but it is always much easier when you have an Albuquerque car accident attorney on your side. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates can help you get the compensation you need to fully recover from your injuries and other damages resulting from a sudden accident. Give us a call today at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case with a skilled personal injury lawyer.