Albuquerque, NM – Crash at University & MLK Blvd Results in Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (December 5, 2024) – At least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in the Albuquerque area on Wednesday, December 5. At around 5:57 p.m., the collision was reported at the corner of University Boulevard NE and Martin Luther King Boulevard NE. The extent and number of the related injuries have not yet been determined. 

Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene to render aid to the involved parties. The area was temporarily closed while paramedics and local authorities were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local authorities are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash. 

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

New Mexico Car Crashes

The majority of fatalities and serious injuries in New Mexico are caused by car crashes, and the state’s roads are getting worse every year. The data indicates that 2021 was the deadliest year in New Mexico for car crashes. More people died in collisions in the Land of Enchantment that year than in the previous ten years put together. There were 425 fatalities reported in 2019, increasing to 470 deaths in 2021. The majority of these collisions were entirely avoidable and resulted from irresponsible driving. It’s always in your best interests to collaborate with a skilled lawyer in order to pursue the strongest personal injury claim possible after a serious collision. 

After a major car accident, you must be able to establish negligence in order to pursue a claim for compensation, and you need to know that you are not alone if you suffer severe injuries. Will Ferguson & Associates’ legal team is ready to take on your case and fight for your rightful compensation. If you have any questions about your ability to pursue a claim after a catastrophic auto accident, give us a call at (505) 243-5566. Our  Albuquerque personal injury lawyers can answer any questions that you may have about your right to pursue a claim during a free consultation.