Albuquerque, NM – I-40 Closed Due to Semi-Truck Crash with Injuries

Albuquerque, NM (June 29, 2023) – On Wednesday morning, June 28, there were reported injuries after a semi-truck and another vehicle in Albuquerque. 

The accident occurred at around 11:11 a.m. on Interstate 40 EB near Exit 170 NM-333. An 18-wheeler reportedly collided with a pickup truck at the scene. All lanes were closed while emergency responders were present. 

The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transported to a local hospital for additional aid. 

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is underway. 

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

New Mexico Semi-Truck Accidents

When driving on the road, you are probably going to share the road with a large semi-truck from time to time. Every year, 500,000 semi-truck accidents occur in the United States, resulting in hundreds of thousands of injuries and perhaps even 5,000 fatalities. Semi-trucks are involved in about 1,400 of the 43,000 or so car accidents that occur in New Mexico each year, and an estimated one out of every 30 semi-trucks results in a fatality. 

There are several factors that can contribute to a commercial vehicle accident, such as trucking companies that overwork their drivers and component manufacturers that release subpar parts. The New Mexico truck accident lawyers at our office are here to help you, no matter how challenging your circumstances may be. We have handled countless cases involving negligent truck drivers, and we can use our years of experience to help your situation. 

Commercial trucks are much heavier than passenger cars, and crashes involving these massive vehicles are typically more severe than those involving other types of cars. Trucking companies that cut corners on hiring and training drivers, adhering to safety rules, and maintaining their trucks put the lives of those utilizing New Mexico’s highways in serious danger. We believe that these entities should be held responsible under the full extent of the law. 

If you were hurt in a trucking accident, get in touch with a semi-truck crash lawyer in Albuquerque right away. You need to have the best legal counsel on your side before you start the process of pursuing your compensation claim. Your attorney will be able to represent your interests and gather evidence to support your claim if they have experience handling personal injury claims involving auto accidents. Call our offices today at (505) 243-5566 to schedule a free consultation with a lawyer from Will Ferguson & Associates.