Albuquerque, NM – Car Accident on I-40 Results in Injuries
Albuquerque, NM (July 18, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Albuquerque area on Wednesday, July 17, required support from local paramedics. That evening, around 6:07 p.m., the collision took place at the 170 block of Interstate 40 EB. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, and emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render the necessary medical aid.
The injured parties were later transferred to nearby hospitals after being treated by attending medical personnel. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were later sent to clear the resulting wreckage and reopen the roadway. At this time, the circumstances leading to the crash have not been determined. No additional information has been provided. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Auto Accidents in New Mexico
When driving a car, you can never feel completely safe. Vehicle collisions are common across the Land of Enchantment, and drivers in the state are some of the worst in the nation. Crash data indicates that New Mexico is seeing an annual rise in the number of fatal auto accidents. 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 rise over the 398 recorded the year before. It can be hard to manage your recovery on your own, and it is 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 an auto accident, get in touch with an Albuquerque car accident 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. To schedule a free legal consultation with an experienced lawyer at Will Ferguson & Associates, contact our today offices at (505) 243-5566.
