Albuquerque, NM – Car Accident with Injuries at I-40 & Coors Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (September 3, 2024) – At least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Tuesday, September 3. That morning around 7:11 a.m., the collision was reported on Interstate 40 EB near Coors Boulevard NW. The extent and number of the related injuries have not yet been determined. 

Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. Those requiring further treatment were later hospitalized for further medical support and examination. The area was temporarily closed while paramedics and local authorities were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local authorities are handling the ongoing investigation into 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

It’s normal to see people driving too fast on New Mexico’s highways. Speeding can be incredibly dangerous, and the state has one of the highest rates of deadly high-speed collisions in the country. A new study that looked back nine years found that speeding was involved in almost 2,000 deaths in the state and that speeding drivers were involved in about 37 percent of fatal crashes. Driving too fast killed 150 people in the state last year, and 36 of them were from Bernalillo County. It is important that you are ready to protect your legal rights by working closely with a trained legal team. 

The reputable New Mexico law firm Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you uphold your rights and fight for the full compensation you are owed after your life-changing crash. If you try to handle your case on your own, you are at risk of putting your recovery at risk. You need to partner with a trained crash lawyer who is ready to help you during this challenging time. If you are ready to get to work on your case, we are just a phone call away. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 and schedule a complimentary consultation with our attorneys.