Albuquerque, NM – Crash at I-25 & Jefferson St Results in Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (September 19, 2024) – At least one person sustained injuries in a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Thursday, September 19. The accident was reported on Interstate 25 SB near Jefferson Street NE that morning, around 7:53 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. 

Reckless Driving Crashes in New Mexico

These days, a lot of drivers openly admit that they use their phones while driving, and it’s sad to see other drivers looking down at their phones on the state’s roads. New Mexico has the most distracted driving deaths in the country, with 61.6  deaths per million people. The state also has some of the highest rates of drunk drivers. Distracted driving is to blame for about 40.75 percent of accidents in the state, which is almost five times more than the national average. Given how many careless drivers there are on the road, it shouldn’t be a surprise that a lot of people in the state get seriously hurt in car accidents every year. You might be able to file a claim for compensation with the help of an experienced lawyer.

The New Mexico law firm Will Ferguson & Associates is prepared to assist you during this difficult time following an automobile accident. Our car accident 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.