Albuquerque, NM – Fatal Injuries in Crash at I-40 & San Mateo Blvd
Albuquerque, NM (June 25, 2025) – There were fatal injuries after an auto accident in the Albuquerque area on Tuesday, June 24. The deadly crash took place on Interstate 40 near San Mateo Boulevard that afternoon. The number of vehicles and parties involved in the crash has not yet been provided.
At least one person involved in the accident suffered fatal injuries. The roadway was temporarily closed as emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and reopen the road to outside traffic. The identities of the victims have been withheld, and no further information on the fatal collision is currently available at this time. An ongoing crash investigation is in progress, and more information will be released as it continues.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Car Accidents in New Mexico
There is an increasing number of fatal collisions in New Mexico each year. According to data from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), the number of fatal crashes in the state increased by about 20 percent to 481 in 2021 from 398 in 2020. Hundreds are killed, and many more suffer injuries in New Mexico car accidents each year. If someone close to you is unfairly killed in a crash, you must be able to defend their legal rights by submitting a compensation claim with the assistance of an experienced lawyer.
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