Albuquerque, NM – Crash at Vassar Dr & Candelaria Rd Results in Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (December 6, 2024) – On Thursday, December 5, there were confirmed injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in the Albuquerque area. The collision was reported that evening around 6:08 p.m. at the intersection of Vassar Drive NE and Candelaria Road NE. The injured parties were treated at the scene by responding medical personnel before being transferred to a nearby hospital for further support. 

At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. The area was temporarily closed while emergency responders were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the site and reopen the roadway. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being handled by local authorities, and more updates will be provided as it continues. 

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

New Mexico Car Accidents

In the state of New Mexico, driving a car requires constant attention, and when traveling on a public road, you are almost always at risk of being hurt in a major, unplanned vehicle accident. In New Mexico, there is a car accident reported every 13 minutes, and someone is hurt in a collision every 29 minutes. Nearly 30 percent of car crashes in the state result in injuries, and almost one percent result in fatalities, according to the latest figures. Reckless drivers should be held accountable for any resulting injuries and damages in the event of a collision. This is often only possible when working closely with a competent team of Albuquerque personal injury lawyers to pursue a strong claim. 

There are so many things that can go wrong in a personal injury lawsuit, so you should never leave your recovery to chance. You need to hire an injury attorney with knowledge of personal injury lawsuits to represent you. The New Mexico law firm Will Ferguson & Associates has a history of helping people involved in crashes across the state pursue successful injury claims. Please contact us at (505) 243-5566 with any questions that you may have about your ability to file a claim for damages.