Albuquerque, NM - Crash with Injuries at Monroe St & Candelaria Rd

Albuquerque, NM (August 2, 2023) - A vehicle in Albuquerque on Wednesday, August 2, left at least one person with injuries, and emergency responders were quickly called to the scene to render aid. 

That afternoon at around 1:26 p.m., the crash was reported at the intersection of Candelaria Road NE and Monroe Street NE. There were confirmed injuries in the collision, but it is currently unknown how serious they were at this time. Responding paramedics provided first aid to the accident victims before transferring them to nearby hospitals for further treatment. 

Tow trucks were later sent to clear the resulting debris. The roadway was reopened a few hours later. No further information has been provided at this time. 

The cause of the crash is the subject of an ongoing investigation.

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

Distracted Driving Accidents in New Mexico

Driver distraction is one of the quickest-growing causes of serious collisions in New Mexico. According to a recent federal study, distracted driving causes nearly 3,000 fatal car accidents in the United States every single year. The findings also revealed that a distracted driver was responsible for about 1 in 5 deaths in 2019. Sadly, the majority of these deaths involved occupants of other vehicles. 

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The time right after a serious accident will be the hardest and most challenging of your life. Even worse, the at-fault party's insurance company or legal team will probably try to take advantage of you in your injured state. The representatives of the at-fault party may try to make you an offer of compensation that is not enough to make up for your losses. To guarantee that your rights are upheld, you need the right legal representation from the start of your case. 

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