Albuquerque, NM – Car Wreck Results in Injuries at I-40 & Coors Blvd
Albuquerque, NM (February 9, 2024) – On Thursday, February 8, at least one person was hurt following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area. Paramedics were sent to the scene at around 3:54 p.m. on Interstate 40 WB near Coors Boulevard NW. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the extent of the resulting injuries has not been determined.
Emergency crews were present to provide aid to the involved parties. Those requiring treatment were later transferred to nearby hospitals by ambulance. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided.
The circumstances leading to the crash are not currently available. Local authorities advised local motorists to avoid the scene and to prepare for delays while emergency crews were present. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing accident investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Accidents in New Mexico
Driver distraction is a serious safety concern in New Mexico, and drivers in the state have a bad habit of engaging in these types of reckless behaviors behind the wheel. Statistics show that the state has the highest percentage of distracted drivers in the nation. In 2021, there were 82 deadly distracted driving-related collisions per one million people in New Mexico. This is almost twice as high as Louisiana, the state with the second-highest figure. The majority of distracted driving crashes in New Mexico are perpetrated by male motorists ages 25 to 44 years old. Across the country, nearly nine people are killed annually by distracted motorists, resulting in more than 3,000 deadly collisions each year.
The car crash can happen in an instant, and you can be left with life-threatening injuries in the process. You need to be sure that you are able to get the help you need to achieve a full recovery in the aftermath of a serious collision. What you do or fail to do after a collision can significantly impact the rest of your life. You do not want to be held liable for the significant injuries and damages that can follow a serious crash, including medical bills, lost income, and vehicle repairs. You need to make sure that you do everything in your power in order to maximize your recovery during this difficult time. That means partnering with a skilled car crash lawyer who has a proven track record helping injured parties pursue successful personal injury claims.
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