Albuquerque, NM – Collision at 98th St & I-40 Results in Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (November 8, 2024) – On Friday, November 8, there were reported injuries after a car accident in the Albuquerque area. The collision took place that morning around 7:26 a.m. on 98th Street NW near the Interstate 40 EB off-ramp. At least one person involved in the crash was hurt. 

The crash victims were treated at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital for additional aid. The circumstances leading to the collision have not been determined. No updates on the conditions of the crash victims have been provided at this time. Authorities advised that drivers avoid the scene and to prepare for significant delays. Local law enforcement officials are investigating the cause of the collision, and more information will be made public as the investigation 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

There’s a good reason that the majority of roadways have a set speed limit. Many drivers still choose to ignore posted speed limits no matter how dangerous they may be. When you exceed the speed limit, you become an active threat to anyone else on the road. Statistics show that New Mexico drivers have a bad habit of speeding, and nearly 37 percent of traffic fatalities in the state from 2017 to 2019 involved excessive speed. There were 370 fatal speeding-related crashes that year. Recent data show that the state has one of the highest rates of speeding-related fatalities in the United States with 115 deadly speeding-related crashes for every 100 fatal collisions on average. You can be made whole again by pursuing a personal injury claim with a competent lawyer after a serious crash. 

Will Ferguson & Associates has helped many people just like you after a serious car accident. Our track record shows that our Albuquerque car accident lawyers know how to successfully pursue personal injury claims. If you have any questions about your eligibility to take legal action after being hurt by a negligent motorist, contact our law offices today at (505) 243-5566 to discuss your case.