Albuquerque, NM - Deadly Pedestrian Crash at Carlisle Blvd & Indian School Rd

Albuquerque, NM (February 22, 2024) - On Tuesday night, February 20, a pedestrian was killed following a traffic accident in the Albuquerque area. The deadly crash was reported at the crossing of Carlisle Boulevard and Indian School Road late that night at around 10 p.m. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene after being alerted to a pedestrian-vehicle collision. 

The driver reportedly remained at the scene and cooperated with responding officials. The victim was reportedly hit by a motor vehicle while traveling on foot at the intersection. The injured party suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the deadly pedestrian crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as it continues. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in New Mexico

You should be able to feel safe traveling on foot in cities like Albuquerque. Unfortunately, the state has a high number of vehicle fatalities and leads the nation in pedestrian deaths. A total of 103 pedestrians were killed in crashes in the state in 2021 alone. This is the largest number of pedestrian fatalities in New Mexico on record, showing that the issue is only growing each year. The state has experienced a ten-year spike in pedestrian fatalities in recent years. You need to be sure that you are able to partner with a skilled New Mexico personal injury lawyer if you lose someone close to you in a serious pedestrian accident. 

It is never easy dealing with a fatal accident. Surviving family members often feel that their lives will never be the same after losing someone they care about too soon in a pedestrian accident. Those closest to the deceased will often experience significant grief and suffering along with serious financial damages. Many people do not even consider that they have the ability to pursue legal action after a reckless driver causes a deadly crash. You need to be sure that you do everything possible to maximize your recovery during this difficult time, and that often means working closely with a trained wrongful death lawyer with a proven track record of success in the law. 

You should partner with a qualified attorney in order to make sure your case is handled appropriately at every stage. The legal team at Will Ferguson & Associates is here to help you every step of the way after a deadly pedestrian crash. You should not be on your own, and you need an experienced legal representative to help you throughout the legal process. Our Albuquerque wrongful death lawyers have a proven track record of helping injured parties pursue full and fair compensation after a deadly crash. If you want to discuss your case with a trained attorney, give us a call today at (505) 243-5566.