Albuquerque, NM – Car Wreck Ends in Injuries at San Pedro Dr & Zuni Rd
Albuquerque, NM (June 16, 2024) – A serious auto accident in the Albuquerque area on Sunday, June 16, required support from local paramedics. The crash occurred early that morning around 3:03 a.m. at the intersection of San Pedro Drive SE and Zuni Road SE. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel before being transferred to a local hospital for further treatment.
At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. Ambulances were needed to transport the crash victims to local hospitals, and the area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the resulting wreckage and other debris in order to reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No updates on the accident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress, and more updates will be released as it continues.
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
Certain driving behaviors can significantly raise the chance of an automobile collision. Across the nation, crashes involving speeding drivers claim the lives of thousands of people annually. Of the 38,824 car crashes that resulted in fatalities in the United States during the most recent calendar year, 11,258 included high-speed collisions. In addition to making it more difficult to stop your automobile, speeding increases the severity of any resulting injuries after an accident. It should come as no surprise that around 29 percent of all roadway fatalities in the United States are caused by speeding drivers. On American roadways in 2021, there were an anticipated 33 fatalities per day from high-speed collisions. Working closely with a trained lawyer to pursue a compensation claim is always in your best interests.
The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is well respected across New Mexico. We are here to help you during the difficult time following a serious collision. Contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your claim with our helpful Albuquerque car accident lawyers.