Albuquerque, NM – Grove St & Grand Ave Injury Collision

Albuquerque, NM (July 30, 2024) – On Tuesday, July 30, there were reported injuries following a car crash in the Albuquerque area. The accident took place at the crossing of Grove Street NE and Grand Avenue NE that morning around 8:21 a.m. At least one person involved in the collision suffered injuries. 

The injured parties were provided aid at the scene before being transferred to a local hospital by ambulance. At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have not been determined. No updates on the conditions of the involved parties have been provided. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were later sent to clear the resulting debris and reopen the roadway. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

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

New Mexico Distracted Driving Crashes

Drivers can be incredibly negligent behind the wheel, with many people in New Mexico openly admitting to using a phone on the road. According to crash data, driver distraction is a significant and growing contributing factor to serious vehicle accidents in the United States. It is estimated that nearly nine people are killed daily by inattentive drivers, and distracted driving collisions cause over 400,000 injuries and over 2,800 fatalities annually on average. During a recent year, nearly 15 percent of collisions resulting in injury are the direct result of driver distraction. You may be able to fight for a full recovery by pursuing a personal injury claim with the help of a competent legal team. 

We at Will Ferguson & Associates understand that no two car crashes are the same, and every victim has unique needs that need to be addressed. Our team of Albuquerque car accident lawyers can help you during this difficult time to ensure that you are able to achieve a complete recovery. If you want to discuss your case with a trained personal injury, call us today at (505) 243-5566.