Albuquerque, NM – Car Accident on Riverside Plaza Ln Ends in Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (August 1, 2024) – On Thursday, August 1, injuries were reported after a car accident in the Albuquerque area. The collision took place at the 6221 block of Riverside Plaza Lane NW early that morning, around 9:40 a.m. At least one person at the scene was injured. 

Emergency responders were dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. Ambulances were available to transport the crash victims to local hospitals for additional treatment. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were later sent to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as it continues. 

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 drivers are some of the worst in the country, and many drivers freely admit to using a drier kind of distraction when operating a motor vehicle. In a recent year, driver distraction accounted for roughly 21.5 percent of injury wrecks and 8.3 percent of death collisions in New Mexico. It was also the leading cause of auto accidents in the state. According to statistics, distracted drivers cause hundreds of thousands of serious injuries and over 3,000 fatalities in the United States each year. If a major traffic accident occurs and you or someone you love is wrongfully injured, you should be prepared to file a lawsuit with the help of a trained legal team. 

The New Mexico law firm Will Ferguson & Associates is here to answer any questions that you may have about your legal rights during a free consultation. Our accident 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.