Albuquerque, NM – Crash Ends in Injuries at Central Ave & Morningside Dr

Albuquerque, NM (July 10, 2024) – There were confirmed injuries resulting from an auto accident in the Albuquerque area on Tuesday, July 9. The accident took place at the intersection of Central Avenue NE and Morningside Drive NE late that night, around 10:32 p.m. Attending medical personnel provided aid to the injured parties before they were transported to nearby hospitals by ambulance for further treatment. 

The extent of the related damages has not been determined at this time. The roadway was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the crash victims are currently available. Local law enforcement officials are managing an 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. 

High-Speed Collisions in New Mexico

Speed limits are in place to make the road safer for everyone. Unfortunately, they are not effective when drivers do not follow them. Speed is important in a crash. It can often tell us if the collision will be a minor fender-bender or devastating. Thousands of lives are lost to speeding drivers every year. Speeding motorists commonly cause fatal and life-changing crashes here in New Mexico. According to statistics, drivers who speed cause about 27 percent of all collisions in the state. It is a known fact that driving at high speeds significantly increases the chance of an auto collision. Sadly, a lot of drivers in New Mexico have this careless behavior. To get the most out of your case, it is normally advised to engage directly with an experienced attorney because attempting to recover on your own can be challenging.

You do not have to be alone as you recover after a serious crash. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates has a proven history of helping injured parties pursue full recoveries. Contact our trained Albuquerque car accident lawyers today at (505) 243-5566 to start working on your case.