Albuquerque, NM – Fatal Collision Reported at Paseo Del Norte & Coors Blvd

Albuquerque, NM (February 14, 2023) – A fatality was reported following a car accident in the Albuquerque area on Monday, February 13. 

The collision took place that morning at around 8:56 a.m. at the intersection of Paseo Del Norte and Coors Boulevard. At least one person involved in the crash sustained fatal injuries. The number of involved parties has not been confirmed at this time, and the identity of the deceased has been withheld. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly collision is underway. 

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

Fatal Car Accidents in New Mexico

One of the most hazardous states to drive or walk in is New Mexico. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, our state has 18.8 deaths per 100,000 residents, which is higher than that of our neighboring state Texas and only slightly better than Arizona. This is due to more than 365 fatal motor vehicle accidents and 398 fatalities in 2020 alone. In 2020, there were 36,555 traffic collisions involving 85,742 individuals.

If you recently lost a loved one due to someone else’s carelessness, you were undoubtedly affected by the sudden nature of the incident. You could be considering how you will put the pieces back together, pay for a funeral, and continue to support your family. We sympathize with you and extend our support in the form of legal counsel because we recognize how overwhelming it all can be.

After the loss of a loved one, financial compensation might assist you and your family in resuming your normal lives. The cost of medical care and burial expenses may be covered by compensation. Additionally, it might take the place of any inheritance or income your loved one would have received but did not. Additionally, it might compensate you financially for the loss of your loved one’s company as well as the grief experienced by their nearest and dearest.

It can be devastating and substantially alter your way of life when a loved one perishes in a tragic, unanticipated car accident. The New Mexico wrongful death lawyers at Will Ferguson & Associates are dedicated to fighting for financial recompense to support you through this trying time. Because we are aware of the suffering endured by bereaved families, our legal team is here to assist you in obtaining the compensation you are due. If you require assistance after the death of a loved one, contact our office at (505) 243-5566 to arrange a consultation with one of our Albuquerque wrongful death attorneys.

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Disclaimer: At Will Ferguson & Associates, it is our goal to honor the victims of the nightmarish accidents that often take place in New Mexico. We would also like to familiarize the public with ways they can avoid a similar fate and what they can do, should the unthinkable happen. The information contained within this article is not to be viewed as any type of medical or legal advice. The photographs depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.