Albuquerque, NM - Collision with Injuries at Third St & Slate Ave

Albuquerque, NM (February 6, 2025) - At least one person was hurt in a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Tuesday, February 4. The collision took place at the crossing of Third Street NW and Slate Avenue NW that morning around 11:55 a.m. The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel at the scene.

Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further care. There were confirmed injuries at the scene. The number and severity of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The vehicles involved in the crash sustained significant damage, and the roadway was closed for several hours. The roadway was later cleared and reopened to outside traffic some hours later. 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.

New Mexico Car Accidents

You need to be ready to take action following a vehicle accident. It just takes a few seconds to sustain injuries when traveling on the road. Every year, car crashes in New Mexico result in tens of thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths. Drunk drivers were responsible for 180 road fatalities in the state in 2022, making up an estimated 36 percent of all traffic fatalities that year. In 2021, there were 470 fatal crashes in New Mexico, up from just 425 in 2019. This shows just how dangerous the roads have become in recent years. If you, or someone close to you, is hurt by a reckless driver, you need to partner with a trained lawyer to get the most out of your case. This is often the only way to get the full and fair recovery you are owed after a serious auto accident. 

You do not want to be on your own as you fight for the compensation you need and deserve. The insurance provider will have a team of lawyers to fight you at every stage of your case. You need someone on your side to level the playing field. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is prepared to step in and begin working to support your claim in the case of a major accident. Please give us a call at (505) 243-5566 to speak with an experienced Albuquerque car accident lawyer about your case. You will be glad you did.