Albuquerque, NM – Car Crash at 2nd St & Menaul Blvd Causes Injury

Albuquerque, NM (October 12, 2024) – On Saturday, October 12, at least one person suffered injuries after a car crash in Albuquerque. The accident was first reported that evening at around 10:31 p.m. at the corner of 2nd Street NW and Menaul Boulevard NW. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the severity and number of the resulting damages have not been determined. 

The crash victims were provided aid by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a local hospital for additional treatment. At this time, the circumstances leading to the crash have not been reported. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the road to outside traffic. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing crash investigation, and more updates will be provided as the investigation continues. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

New Mexico Auto Accidents

The Albuquerque area is a hotbed for serious car accidents. The city accounts for roughly 39 percent of collisions reported across New Mexico each year. The state’s annual crash report found that Bernalillo County experienced 15,864 car crashes in 2021 alone, the most recent year with complete statistics. The majority of these accidents took place in Albuquerque. There were 112 fatal crashes reported in the city that year, along with 4,459 non-fatal injury accidents. A total of 118 people were killed, and 6,427 were hurt in Albuquerque crashes. You need to be ready to protect your legal rights in the event of a serious crash by partnering with a trained attorney. 

The respected New Mexico law firm Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you during this difficult time. We want to do everything we can to help you recover after a life-changing auto accident. 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.