Albuquerque, NM – Crash with Injuries at Third St & McKnight Ave

Albuquerque, NM (January 30, 2025) – On Wednesday, January 29, at least one person suffered injuries following a traffic accident at the crossing of Third Street NW and McKnight Avenue NW. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene at around 4:16 p.m.

The injured parties were treated by attending paramedics before being transferred to local hospitals for further aid. The roadway was closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were later needed to remove the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. The circumstances leading to the collision have not been determined. The severity and number of the related injuries have not been determined. No updates on the conditions of the crash victims have been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be released as the investigation continues.

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

New Mexico Car Wrecks

In Albuquerque, there are a lot of car accidents that happen every year. The city reports about 39 percent of all crashes in New Mexico on average. According to the state’s annual accident report, there were about 15,864 vehicle crashes in Bernalillo County alone in 2021, with Albuquerque accounting for the majority of these crashes. In all, 4,459 non-fatal injury accidents and 112 fatal wrecks in the city resulted in 6,427 injuries and 118 deaths that year. You will be better equipped to protect your legal rights in the event of a serious auto accident if you work with an experienced accident lawyer.

If a reckless driver hurts you or someone close to you, you don’t want to leave your case to chance. When you work with a legal team at a respected New Mexico law firm, you will be in a better situation to get the most out of your case. Will Ferguson & Associates is prepared to tackle your case and safeguard your legal rights. Contact an Albuquerque personal injury lawyer today at (505) 243-5566.