Albuquerque, NM – Copper Ave & Rhode Island St Injury Collision

Albuquerque, NM (July 29, 2024) – At least one person sustained injuries in a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Monday, July 29. The accident was reported at the intersection of Copper Avenue NE and Rhode Island Street NE that morning around 2:38 a.m. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched in order to render aid to the involved parties. 

Ambulances were available to transport the injured parties to local hospitals for further treatment. At this time, the extent of the related damages has not been confirmed. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No updates on the collision have been provided at this time. Local law enforcement officials are in charge of the ongoing crash investigation. 

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

New Mexico Distracted Driving Crashes

Many drivers today freely acknowledge using a cell phone while operating a vehicle, and on New Mexico roads, it is not unusual to witness drivers looking down at stop signs or traffic lights. In addition to having among of the worst rates of drunk drivers in the country, New Mexico tops the country in fatal distracted driving accidents with 61.6 deaths per million people. Distracted driving was a factor in about 40.75 percent of recorded crashes in the state that year, much higher than the national average. It is important that you are ready to fight for your legal rights after a serious auto accident by working closely with a skilled legal team. 

The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is prepared to assist you during this difficult time following a car accident. We want to help you and your loved ones pursue a full recovery. Our Albuquerque personal injury lawyers have a proven track record of assisting New Mexico collision victims in pursuing successful personal injury claims, and we are here to fight for your legal rights every step of the way. Contact our legal offices at (505) 243-5566.